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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Paine living when Burke's pamphlet is being published?
(a) Bordeaux.
(b) Strasbourg.
(c) Paris.
(d) Grenoble.

2. What does Paine compare to the limited freedom of people by the government?
(a) War.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Treason.
(d) Anarchy.

3. Which one of the following is not included in the natural rights Paine believes should be retained by people after they are born?
(a) The right to practice religion.
(b) The right to be provided for.
(c) The right to procure happiness.
(d) The right to stand up for a cause.

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

5. What happens if people refuse to obey a law they oppose?
(a) The argument against the law is weakened.
(b) The intentions of the argument are misunderstood.
(c) The argument against the law is strengthened.
(d) The intentions of the argument are proven false.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paine use examples from scripture to explain?

2. How does Paine define a civilized society?

3. What is not present in the Indian culture?

4. How does Paine describe tyranny?

5. How does Paine categorize Howe's victories?

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