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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Paine, what is Burke incapable of understanding about the way government works?
(a) The difference between democracy and a monarchy.
(b) The difference between representation and a monarchy.
(c) The difference between democracy and representation.
(d) The difference between democracy, representation, and a monarchy.

2. Which country has England chosen as its new foe when Paine writes the Rights of Man?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Russia.
(d) Italy.

3. According to Paine, whose role in the French Revolution should not be diminished?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Abraham Lincoln.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) John Adams.

4. What concerns Paine about how Burke's pamphlet is published?
(a) The small print.
(b) The incorrect order of pages.
(c) The translation.
(d) The colors used.

5. How many people are born equal in a natural state?
(a) None of them.
(b) Some of them.
(c) Most of them.
(d) All of them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Paine view the story of Eve and the apple?

3. What tactic will the king use to gain favor in the long run if he cannot rule through force in the short run?

4. According to Paine, what age should a person be to receive compensation for an disinheritance?

5. When does Paine believe every person should be issued property?

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