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

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

3. What sacrifice was made in the formation of some churches, according to Paine?
(a) Individuality.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Morals.
(d) Humanity.

4. Does Paine believe it is possible to evolve from a natural state to a civilized state?
(a) He is unsure.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Only in certain cases.

5. What does Paine think is created between religions by the existence of certain churches?
(a) Animosity.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Hypocrisy.
(d) Placidity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the term canonization refer to?

2. According to Paine, what happened as a result of the Christian tales?

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

4. How does Paine think that Christians are taught about the tales they learn?

5. How does Paine describe the people of ancient times in Agrarian Justice?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Paine's writing style throughout Common Sense and his other collected works, and how will Paine be remembered?

2. Does Paine think that a natural state and civilized state are exchangeable?

3. What does Paine believe is the general focus of any effective constitution?

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

5. What are the two reasons why Paine waited before writing and releasing the Rights of Man, Part II?

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

7. Why does Paine believe that mystery and Miracles are incompatible with religion?

8. What is Paine's belief about land distribution at birth and why does he think it is impractical?

9. What should civilized states be concerned about ?

10. What opinion does Paine have of people who believe and follow Christianity?

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