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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which party did Washington belong to when he became the first president of the United States?

2. What does Paine think is odd about the conversation between Eve and Satan?

3. From where does Paine think Christianity adapted a lot of its philosophies?

4. How many years does Paine think the aristocracy or monarchy will last after the writing of his pamphlet?

5. How does Paine describe the Resurrection?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Paine's definition of a civilized society?

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

5. What are Paine's religious views when writing Age of Reason?

6. How does Paine consider cultivation and dispossession?

7. What bold prediction does Paine make about the future of the monarchy and why?

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

George Washington is considered by many to be the best example of what a leader should be and Paine refers to Washington's life on a number of occasions in his work.

1) Describe the significance of Washington's career in the military and how his desire to remain out of politics made him America's most qualified choice for the first President of the United States.

2) Explain why Washington received no monetary compensation for his service as president, and how his situation reflects the theory that Paine has about historical people and their financial rewards.

3) Analyze why Washington is still regarded so highly, the values that he represents, and why they are needed in any government.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the differences between democracy and representation using several examples from the Rights of Man, Part II. Be sure to include Paine's main points on each concept of government, which one he believes to be more effective, and why.

Essay Topic 3

In the Rights of Man, Part II, Paine elaborates on the role of government and whether a society can function without one. Explain what Paine believes the central responsibilities of government are, the tactics it uses to increase the control it has over its citizens, and why Paine believes that a society can exist in the absence of government. Include how America self-imposed its own laws during the beginning of the American Revolution as an example and describe what the key ingredients were in its success.

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