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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Age of Reason.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Burke describe Louis XVI?
(a) A mild monarch.
(b) A fearful monarch.
(c) A beaten monarch.
(d) A resourceful monarch.

2. How well were Paine's views on religion known when Age of Reason was written?
(a) He was well known for not advocating freedom of religion.
(b) His views on religion were only known by his friends.
(c) His views on religion were not known.
(d) He was well known for advocating freedom of religion.

3. For what does Paine compliment Washington?
(a) For his economic resources.
(b) For his character and mind.
(c) For his mind and economic resources.
(d) For his character, mind, and economic resources.

4. What is the English government's position on the French Revolution?
(a) The English government does not support it.
(b) Half of the English government supports it.
(c) The English government supports it.
(d) Almost all of the English government supports it.

5. Where is Paine living when Burke's pamphlet is being published?
(a) Grenoble.
(b) Paris.
(c) Strasbourg.
(d) Bordeaux.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Edmund Burke attack the French Revolution in a book?

2. According to Paine, what happened as a result of the Christian tales?

3. According to Paine, which governments must unite to lead by example in order to ensure liberty worldwide?

4. What are the rumors about the reason behind Burke's pamphlet?

5. Which religious group of people does Paine think are persecuted?

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