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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. When does Paine believe every person should be issued property?
(a) At fifteen years of age.
(b) At birth.
(c) At ten years of age.
(d) At twenty years of age.

2. How should people self-impose laws in order to exist harmoniously in the absence of government?
(a) Only on a personal level.
(b) Only on a professional level.
(c) On a personal and professional level.
(d) There can be no laws without government.

3. What do civilized states have that natural states do not?
(a) Advantages.
(b) The enforcement of laws.
(c) The absence of laws.
(d) Disadvantages.

4. According to the second part of the Rights of Man, when was Combining Principals and Practice written?
(a) 1792.
(b) 1789.
(c) 1782.
(d) 1799.

5. What form does Satan take on in reappearing?
(a) A raven.
(b) A wolf.
(c) A crow.
(d) A snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sacrifice was made in the formation of some churches, according to Paine?

2. According to Paine, what must civilized states be careful not to overlook?

3. What does Paine believe is possible with some of the cultures that are considered uncivilized?

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

5. As mentioned by Paine in Age of Reason, what did Jesus preach?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Paine handle the responses to the Rights of Man by Burke and others?

2. What should civilized states be concerned about ?

3. What is Paine's theories on churches and which one does he ascribe to?

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

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

6. What is the difference between democracy and representation?

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

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

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

10. What are some of the doubts Paine expresses about prophecies?

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