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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which religious group of people does Paine think are persecuted?
(a) Those who pretend to be Christians.
(b) Christians.
(c) Quakers.
(d) Those who pretend to be Quakers.

2. What must be in place once a country becomes civilized?
(a) A system to preserve the natural state.
(b) A system to change the natural state.
(c) A system to prevent the natural state from returning.
(d) A system to prove the validity of the natural state.

3. How did the men in the American army fight Howe?
(a) They fought for an ideal and property.
(b) They fought for property, not an ideal.
(c) They fought for an ideal, not property.
(d) They fought neither for an ideal nor property.

4. How does Paine describe life in an uncivilized culture?
(a) As an extended vacation.
(b) As a continual holiday.
(c) As a continual vacation.
(d) As an extended holiday.

5. How did Paine originally view Burke, before he denounced the French Revolution?
(a) As an ally.
(b) As an enemy.
(c) As a possible threat.
(d) As a possible ally.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paine consider the government to be?

2. How does Paine describe Burke's analysis of France?

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

4. What are the questions about in Paine's last letter to the people of England?

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

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