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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What form does Satan take on in reappearing?
(a) A raven.
(b) A crow.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A snake.

4. What label does Paine give to revelations that have not been witnessed?
(a) Absolutions.
(b) Indisputable.
(c) Disputable.
(d) Hearsay.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the English people indicate with their silence?

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

3. What is the result of using faith for political reasons?

4. What does Paine believe each generation should have?

5. What is the famous quote by Paine that starts the section, The Crisis?

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