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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years does Paine think the aristocracy or monarchy will last after the writing of his pamphlet?
(a) Not more than seven years.
(b) Not more than twelve years.
(c) Not more than ten years.
(d) Not more than twenty five years.

2. As mentioned by Paine in Age of Reason, what did Jesus preach?
(a) Only morality.
(b) Benevolence and morality.
(c) Only benevolence.
(d) Paine is unaware of the teachings of Jesus.

3. Which one of Burke's books contained several pages quoted from the Rights of Man?
(a) Thoughts on the Present Discontents.
(b) Appeal from the New to the Old Whigs.
(c) Further Reflections on the French Revolution.
(d) A Vindication of Natural Society.

4. Besides the length, what is the reason Paine wanted to separate the sections of the Rights of Man?
(a) It was easier for the people of the world to understand the smaller sections.
(b) He did not want Burke to be able to refute the second section.
(c) It was easier to release two sections on a limited budget.
(d) He wanted Burke to be able to refute the first section.

5. What does Paine believe about revelation?
(a) It can only be achieved secondhand.
(b) It can only be achieved in church.
(c) It cannot be achieved secondhand.
(d) It cannot be achieved in church.

6. What should the main purpose of a Constitution be?
(a) To provide for people who are unwilling or unable to provide for themselves.
(b) To create and maintain the happiness of its government.
(c) To provide for other countries who are unwilling or unable to provide for themselves.
(d) To create and maintain the happiness of its citizens.

7. To what does Paine compare kings?
(a) Fire.
(b) Water.
(c) Rocks.
(d) Animals.

8. According to Paine, which Greek mythological figure did the Virgin Mary replace in Christianity?
(a) Artemis of Ephesus.
(b) Diana of Ephesus.
(c) Athena.
(d) Hera.

9. What label does Paine give to revelations that have not been witnessed?
(a) Hearsay.
(b) Disputable.
(c) Absolutions.
(d) Indisputable.

10. Who does a person that owns property owe ground rent to?
(a) Those who cannot afford land of their own.
(b) The government.
(c) The rest of society.
(d) Those who can afford to purchase the land for more than it is worth.

11. What part of the American Revolution received the most attention, according to Paine?
(a) The sacrifices made by the American people.
(b) The separation of America from England.
(c) The sacrifices made by the American soldiers.
(d) The formation of a new government in America.

12. Why does Paine admire the Marquis?
(a) For his economic support of the American Revolution.
(b) For his cooperation and wisdom during the American Revolution.
(c) For his writings against the English.
(d) For his work with trade agreements between America and other countries.

13. According to the second part of the Rights of Man, when was Combining Principals and Practice written?
(a) 1792.
(b) 1799.
(c) 1789.
(d) 1782.

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

15. What war does Paine believe might have been the inspiration for a Christian tale about the Almighty?
(a) The Giants against Mercury.
(b) The Giants against Jupiter.
(c) The Giants against Neptune.
(d) The Giants against Saturn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paine prove in order to dispel a myth about government?

2. What form does Satan take on in reappearing?

3. What is not present in the Indian culture?

4. If the American Revolution had been fought only to separate America from England, how much attention does Paine think it would have received?

5. How well were Paine's views on religion known when Age of Reason was written?

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