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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) Positivism versus negativism.
(b) North versus South.
(c) Right versus wrong.
(d) East versus West.

2. What does Burke continue to perpetuate with his actions?
(a) France's decreased status in the world.
(b) A false sense of security for the nations.
(c) Animosity between the nations.
(d) England's decreased status in the world.

3. As Paine states in The Crisis, what word should never replace the word "Christian"?
(a) Liar.
(b) Thief.
(c) Imposter.
(d) Bigot.

4. What are the decrees outlining the foundation for a new French government called?
(a) The November Decrees.
(b) The December Decrees.
(c) The September Decrees.
(d) The August Decrees.

5. What does government promote?
(a) Equality.
(b) Segregation.
(c) Acceptance.
(d) Unity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Paine think the British are incapable of ruling America justly?

2. When does Paine wish the Revolution had begun?

3. How does Thomas Paine write the book Common Sense?

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

5. How does Paine categorize Howe's victories?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Paine write Common Sense anonymously and how does he think his work will be remembered?

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

3. What is the difference between society and government?

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

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

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

7. How does Paine consider the state of America and his literary career after the revolution?

8. What are the reasons Paine has in writing the Rights of Man and to whom is it presented?

9. According to Paine, how does England view the French Revolution?

10. What is Paine's definition of a Quaker?

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