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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many ancient tyrannies does Paine think comprise the English Constitution?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

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

3. Why does Paine state that America took up arms against England?
(a) England forced the hand of America.
(b) Other countries forced the hand of America.
(c) America had become more prosperous than England.
(d) America had become more prosperous than almost all other countries.

4. At what age can a monarch be appointed in Britain?
(a) At age ten.
(b) At any age.
(c) At age fifteen.
(d) At age twenty.

5. What does Paine consider the government to be?
(a) An unnecessary problem.
(b) A necessary evil.
(c) A necessary problem.
(d) An unnecessary evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does society promote?

2. According to Paine, what is the difference between society and government?

3. Why does Paine believe that America will succeed?

4. How does Thomas Paine write the book Common Sense?

5. What does Paine believe would end government through hereditary?

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