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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What replaced hopelessness during a long battle, as Paine recounts?
(a) Fear.
(b) Vigor.
(c) Boldness.
(d) Intelligence.

2. What does Paine explain about the Almighty's response after Eve bites the apple?
(a) The Almighty banishes Satan to a mountain.
(b) The Almighty banishes Satan to a cave.
(c) The Almighty allows Satan to remain on earth.
(d) The Almighty banishes Satan to a pit.

3. What does Paine think is created between religions by the existence of certain churches?
(a) Animosity.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Placidity.
(d) Hypocrisy.

4. How does Paine consider those who follow the Christian tales?
(a) He does not have disdain for them.
(b) He has pity for them.
(c) He does have disdain for them.
(d) He admires them.

5. What does Paine profess about himself in The Crisis?
(a) He is superstitious.
(b) He does not believe in miracles.
(c) He is not superstitious.
(d) He does believe in miracles.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paine refer to himself, with regards to Howe?

2. Why does England constantly need a foe to battle?

3. How does Paine describe tyranny?

4. According to Paine, what should each man strive for?

5. How does Paine categorize Howe's victories?

(see the answer key)

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