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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 many books did Burke publish after the Rights of Man was released?
(a) One.
(b) None.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

2. What does Paine surmise Burke's view of government entails?
(a) Government should only control some people.
(b) People should only control some forms of government.
(c) Government should be controlled by the people.
(d) People should be controlled by government.

3. According to Paine, which Greek mythological figure did the Virgin Mary replace in Christianity?
(a) Athena.
(b) Hera.
(c) Diana of Ephesus.
(d) Artemis of Ephesus.

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

5. According to Paine, what happened as a result of the Christian tales?
(a) A few great lives were lived.
(b) Many moral standards improved.
(c) A few moral standards improved.
(d) Many great lives were lived.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens if people refuse to obey a law they oppose?

2. How many questions does Paine address in his final letter to the people of England?

3. What does Paine think is odd about the conversation between Eve and Satan?

4. What are the decrees outlining the foundation for a new French government called?

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

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