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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction and Appendix.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tactic will the king use to gain favor in the long run if he cannot rule through force in the short run?
(a) Subtlety.
(b) War.
(c) Bribery.
(d) Information.

2. Why does the monarchy no longer work in Paine's opinion?
(a) Because the king has stopped talking to the people.
(b) Because the king has stopped listening to the people.
(c) Because the king is not far enough away from the people.
(d) Because the king is too far away from the people.

3. According to British law, how long do the children of the king have the right to rule over every common person?
(a) Only up until the third generation.
(b) Only for the first generation.
(c) Only up until the second generation.
(d) As long as the government reigns.

4. How long would news take to travel from England to America if the two countries were to reconcile at this point?
(a) Four or five weeks.
(b) Four or five months.
(c) Two or three months.
(d) Two or three weeks.

5. What does Paine believe should never separate the elected from the electors?
(a) Belief, action, or money.
(b) Action, but not belief.
(c) Belief, but not action.
(d) Belief or action.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Paine believe that America will succeed?

2. What grows along with a society?

3. From where was English rule founded?

4. According to Paine, what goes against human nature?

5. What types of goals should the members of the elected have?

(see the answer key)

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