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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What point does Paine use Joan of Arc as an example to support?
(a) The weakness of the British rule.
(b) America's sacrifice for independence.
(c) The strength of the American soldiers.
(d) America's political views.

3. Why does Paine state that America took up arms against England?
(a) Other countries forced the hand of America.
(b) America had become more prosperous than England.
(c) America had become more prosperous than almost all other countries.
(d) England forced the hand of America.

4. How long does Burke think English subjects should serve in the Parliament?
(a) Forever.
(b) Only the first half of their lives.
(c) Only the first three quarters of their lives.
(d) Never.

5. What does Paine believe should never separate the elected from the electors?
(a) Action, but not belief.
(b) Belief, action, or money.
(c) Belief, but not action.
(d) Belief or action.

Short Answer Questions

1. What river are the American troops preparing to cross as Paine describes their trials and tribulations?

2. According to Paine, what goes against human nature?

3. What are the rumors about the reason behind Burke's pamphlet?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the American army defeat General Howe?

2. What does Paine hope the English people will do as a result of reading Burke's pamphlets?

3. What mistake do the British make in attacking a particular city during the American Revolution?

4. Why does Paine consider the English monarchy to be ineffective?

5. What does Paine think the effects of Burke's pamphlets will be and what are Burke's reasons for publishing them?

6. What are some of the other criticisms that Paine has about Howe?

7. What is the difference between society and government?

8. Why does Paine think that America will succeed on its own?

9. When does Paine wish the Revolution had begun and why?

10. What is the view of Gideon that Paine uses as an example?

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