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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 too far away from the people.
(d) Because the king is not far enough away from the people.

2. How many books did Burke publish after the Rights of Man was released?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

3. What are the questions about in Paine's last letter to the people of England?
(a) Power, honor, and authority.
(b) Only honor.
(c) Only power.
(d) Power and honor.

4. What ancient philosopher does Paine mention in Age of Reason?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Plato.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Confucius.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the term canonization refer to?

2. When does Paine wish the Revolution had begun?

3. On which concept is the new Whig party based?

4. How does Paine refer to himself, with regards to Howe?

5. What label does Paine give to revelations that have not been witnessed?

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