View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the law invented that took the freedom away from the English subjects?
(a) The fifteenth century.
(b) The fourteenth century.
(c) The sixteenth century.
(d) The seventeenth century.

2. How does Paine categorize Howe's victories?
(a) Pointless.
(b) Accidental.
(c) Unfortunate.
(d) Unnecessary.

3. According to Paine, what is the difference between society and government?
(a) Positivism versus negativism.
(b) East versus West.
(c) Right versus wrong.
(d) North versus South.

4. How long would news take to travel from England to America if the two countries were to reconcile at this point?
(a) Four or five months.
(b) Two or three months.
(c) Four or five weeks.
(d) Two or three weeks.

5. How does Burke describe Louis XVI?
(a) A fearful monarch.
(b) A mild monarch.
(c) A resourceful monarch.
(d) A beaten monarch.

6. How does Paine describe tyranny?
(a) An opponent that once could have been easily defeated, but no longer.
(b) An opponent that is easily defeated.
(c) An opponent that is not easily defeated.
(d) An opponent that is not easily defeated now, but will be in the future.

7. What tactic will the king use to gain favor in the long run if he cannot rule through force in the short run?
(a) Bribery.
(b) Subtlety.
(c) War.
(d) Information.

8. For what does Paine compliment Washington?
(a) For his economic resources.
(b) For his character, mind, and economic resources.
(c) For his mind and economic resources.
(d) For his character and mind.

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

10. What replaced hopelessness during a long battle, as Paine recounts?
(a) Fear.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Boldness.
(d) Vigor.

11. What is the result of using faith for political reasons?
(a) It undermines all religions.
(b) It undermines only the religion involved.
(c) It undermines the right to practice religion freely.
(d) It undermines the religions that are not involved.

12. How many questions does Paine address in his final letter to the people of England?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eight.
(c) Ten.
(d) Four.

13. How many total pages is Burke's denouncement of the French Revolution?
(a) Six hundred and forty three.
(b) Three hundred and fifty six.
(c) Four hundred and sixty five.
(d) Five hundred and thirty four.

14. How many years of the Revolution does Paine discuss in a letter to the Inhabitants of America?
(a) The first four.
(b) The last four.
(c) The last three.
(d) The first three.

15. What do the English people indicate with their silence?
(a) Their objection to the laws.
(b) Their inability to understand the laws.
(c) Their acceptance of the laws.
(d) Their inability to change the laws.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his letter to Howe, what comparison does Paine make about arguing with a man who has no use for authority?

2. What saddens Paine about the analogies made to good and solid government?

3. Why does Paine state that America took up arms against England?

4. Where is Paine living when Burke's pamphlet is being published?

5. Why does England constantly need a foe to battle?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 562 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample