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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where was English rule founded?
(a) France.
(b) America.
(c) England.
(d) Italy.

2. According to Paine, what should not be confused with religion?
(a) A cold soul.
(b) A full soul.
(c) A warm soul.
(d) An empty soul.

3. Who is hurt the most when a government tries to prohibit its people from reading a work the government disapproves of?
(a) The author.
(b) The government.
(c) The people.
(d) The publisher.

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

5. What prevents the British from effectively governing America?
(a) Their fear.
(b) Their recklessness.
(c) Their ignorance.
(d) Their reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ancient philosopher does Paine mention in Age of Reason?

2. What part of the American Revolution received the most attention, according to Paine?

3. What does Paine believe should never separate the elected from the electors?

4. When did Edmund Burke attack the French Revolution in a book?

5. How does Paine describe the people of ancient times in Agrarian Justice?

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