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

2. What does Paine think about the idea of being a king through heredity?
(a) He thinks it is reasonable and unflawed.
(b) He thinks it is absurd and unnatural.
(c) He thinks it is unnatural, but not absurd.
(d) He thinks it is flawed, but not unreasonable.

3. How much was Washington compensated for his time as the first president?
(a) He received a small financial reward.
(b) He received a large financial reward.
(c) He received no financial reward.
(d) It is unknown how he was financially rewarded.

4. Through his belief in God, what does Paine hope for?
(a) A joyful afterlife.
(b) A joyful end of life.
(c) To convince others to believe in God.
(d) To make a difference in his lifetime.

5. What does Paine believe each generation should have?
(a) The ideals and values of the preceding government.
(b) Its own values, but the ideals of the preceding government.
(c) Its own ideals, but the values of the preceding government.
(d) Its own ideals, values, and choices in government.

Short Answer Questions

1. As mentioned by Paine in Age of Reason, what did Jesus preach?

2. Which one of the following is not included in the natural rights Paine believes should be retained by people after they are born?

3. Which countries have left room in their Constitution for revision if necessary in the future?

4. What ancient philosopher does Paine mention in Age of Reason?

5. On which concept is the new Whig party based?

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