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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Agragarian Justice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't Paine reply to any of the responses to the Rights of Man?
(a) He did not have the resources.
(b) He did not know about many of the responses written.
(c) He did not think any of them could rival his own work.
(d) He did not have the time.

2. What type of payment does Paine think should be paid to those who have been cheated of their inheritance?
(a) A monthly payment.
(b) A one-time payment.
(c) An annual payment.
(d) A quarterly payment.

3. Who does a person that owns property owe ground rent to?
(a) The government.
(b) Those who can afford to purchase the land for more than it is worth.
(c) The rest of society.
(d) Those who cannot afford land of their own.

4. How well were Paine's views on religion known when Age of Reason was written?
(a) His views on religion were not known.
(b) He was well known for not advocating freedom of religion.
(c) He was well known for advocating freedom of religion.
(d) His views on religion were only known by his friends.

5. Since all men are created equal, what does Paine consider aristocracy to be?
(a) A hypocrisy.
(b) A naive attempt.
(c) A fallacy.
(d) A deceptive practice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Paine think should be eligible to receive compensation for their disinheritance?

2. What area do Paine and the Marquis differ on?

3. How much of the New Testament did Jesus write?

4. Which Indians does Paine use as an example in Agrarian Justice?

5. What is the famous quote by Paine that starts the section, The Crisis?

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