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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In an ideal world, who would make decisions regarding regulations?
(a) A select few members of government.
(b) All members of society.
(c) All members of government.
(d) A select few members of society.

2. What makes Paine's goal of every person receiving property impossible?
(a) The inevitable greed of some in stealing property.
(b) The proportion of the limited number of people to the available land.
(c) The inability of some to take care of a property.
(d) The proportion of limited land to the number of people on the earth.

3. What does Paine profess about himself in The Crisis?
(a) He does not believe in miracles.
(b) He is not superstitious.
(c) He does believe in miracles.
(d) He is superstitious.

4. What is not present in the Indian culture?
(a) Several different views.
(b) Extreme similarities.
(c) One dominant view.
(d) Extreme opposites.

5. What term refers to a property that does not need to be maintained by the owner?
(a) Unlanded property.
(b) Unfixed property.
(c) Fixed property.
(d) Landed property.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which proverb does Paine refer to when commenting on the acts of Howe and Burgoyne?

2. What are the rumors about the reason behind Burke's pamphlet?

3. How many times does Burke mention the Bastille in his book?

4. What does Paine surmise Burke's view of government entails?

5. How many years of the Revolution does Paine discuss in a letter to the Inhabitants of America?

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