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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) Bribery.
(c) Information.
(d) War.

2. What grows along with a society?
(a) A need for fewer regulations.
(b) A need for more taxation.
(c) A need for less taxation.
(d) A need for more regulations.

3. What will the first twenty years of American independence not predict, according to Paine?
(a) The next ten years.
(b) The next twenty years.
(c) The next five years.
(d) The next fifteen years.

4. Why does the monarchy no longer work in Paine's opinion?
(a) Because the king has stopped listening to the people.
(b) Because the king has stopped talking 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paine consider the government to be?

2. What does Paine believe should never separate the elected from the electors?

3. Why does Paine believe that America will succeed?

4. Why do Englishmen defend their king?

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

(see the answer key)

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