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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. Why didn't Paine reply to any of the responses to the Rights of Man?
(a) He did not have the time.
(b) He did not think any of them could rival his own work.
(c) He did not have the resources.
(d) He did not know about many of the responses written.

2. According to Paine, what is Burke incapable of understanding about the way government works?
(a) The difference between representation and a monarchy.
(b) The difference between democracy and representation.
(c) The difference between democracy and a monarchy.
(d) The difference between democracy, representation, and a monarchy.

3. Where is the church located to which Paine subscribes?
(a) In his mind.
(b) He does not subscribe to a church.
(c) Rome.
(d) Jerusalem.

4. How much was Washington compensated for his time as the first president?
(a) He received no financial reward.
(b) He received a small financial reward.
(c) It is unknown how he was financially rewarded.
(d) He received a large financial reward.

5. What does Paine surmise Burke's view of government entails?
(a) Government should be controlled by the people.
(b) People should be controlled by government.
(c) People should only control some forms of government.
(d) Government should only control some people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the American Revolution received the most attention, according to Paine?

2. How does Paine describe the Resurrection?

3. What is not present in the Indian culture?

4. According to Paine, what should each man strive for?

5. What does Paine compare to the limited freedom of people by the government?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Paine define a revelation?

2. What is the concept of land ownership and rent owned, and how does it compare to the approach to land that people had in ancient times?

3. How does Paine feel about the bad laws that exist and whether to follow them?

4. What are Paine's thoughts on the Immaculate Conception and the Resurrection?

5. What question does Paine pose to Burke after a comment made by Burke during a speech in Canada?

6. What is the proof of God's existence that Paine also believes is a guide for people to live their lives?

7. What example of an uncivilized society does Paine use in Agrarian Justice?

8. What is the historical significance of the life of Jesus?

9. What should civilized states be concerned about ?

10. How are all people born in a natural state, and what does Paine think the responsibility of a civilized state is?

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