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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. At what age can a monarch be appointed in Britain?
(a) At age fifteen.
(b) At age twenty.
(c) At age ten.
(d) At any age.

2. What does Paine believe each generation should have?
(a) Its own ideals, but the values of the preceding government.
(b) Its own values, but the ideals of the preceding government.
(c) The ideals and values of the preceding government.
(d) Its own ideals, values, and choices in government.

3. How does Paine describe Burke's analysis of France?
(a) Darkness attempting to illuminate light.
(b) Darkness attempting to deny light.
(c) Darkness attempting to conceal light.
(d) Darkness attempting to destroy light.

4. When does Paine wish the Revolution had begun?
(a) Eight months later.
(b) Eight days earlier.
(c) Eight days later.
(d) Eight months earlier.

5. What are the rumors about the reason behind Burke's pamphlet?
(a) He did it out of loyalty for his country.
(b) He did it for financial reasons.
(c) He did it to receive notoriety.
(d) He did it out of hatred for other countries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does society promote?

2. According to Paine, whose role in the French Revolution should not be diminished?

3. What does Paine believe would end government through hereditary?

4. What did Gideon deny?

5. According to Paine, which governments must unite to lead by example in order to ensure liberty worldwide?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the American army defeat General Howe?

2. What are the problems with using faith and religion for political purposes?

3. How did Paine and Burke become enemies and what are Paine's concerns about Burke's pamphlet?

4. How does Paine recall the events surrounding George Washington's crossing of the Delaware?

5. What does Paine think that America will gain by separating from England?

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

7. What is the difference between society and government?

8. What are the civil rights that Paine believes should be applied to government?

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

10. How does Paine think America's Continental Congress should be designed?

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