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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times does Burke mention the Bastille in his book?
(a) Only three times.
(b) None.
(c) Only twice.
(d) Only once.

2. Besides the length, what is the reason Paine wanted to separate the sections of the Rights of Man?
(a) It was easier to release two sections on a limited budget.
(b) He did not want Burke to be able to refute the second section.
(c) He wanted Burke to be able to refute the first section.
(d) It was easier for the people of the world to understand the smaller sections.

3. What does Paine think is created between religions by the existence of certain churches?
(a) Hypocrisy.
(b) Animosity.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Placidity.

4. What point does Paine use Joan of Arc as an example to support?
(a) The strength of the American soldiers.
(b) The weakness of the British rule.
(c) America's sacrifice for independence.
(d) America's political views.

5. Whom was the Rights of Man presented to?
(a) Abraham Lincoln.
(b) John Adams.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Benjamin Franklin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paine wish America could have used against the British?

2. How did Paine originally view Burke, before he denounced the French Revolution?

3. What are the decrees outlining the foundation for a new French government called?

4. What saddens Paine about the analogies made to good and solid government?

5. How does Paine describe tyranny?

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