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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) One.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

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

3. In the Introduction, what does Paine state about the thoughts of the book?
(a) They may not be popular.
(b) They are popular for half of the country.
(c) They may have been popular at an earlier date.
(d) They are popular for all of the country.

4. Why does Paine believe that America will succeed?
(a) Because of great numbers.
(b) Because of its economic status.
(c) Because of unity.
(d) Because of its political status.

5. What does society promote?
(a) Acceptance.
(b) Segregation.
(c) Equality.
(d) Unity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Gideon deny?

2. According to British law, how long do the children of the king have the right to rule over every common person?

3. What grows along with a society?

4. What tactic will the king use to gain favor in the long run if he cannot rule through force in the short run?

5. What does a strong government assure against?

(see the answer key)

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