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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. Why did people who lived in ancient times choose not to cultivate the land they occupied?

2. Which one of Burke's books contained several pages quoted from the Rights of Man?

3. What does Paine find interesting about the Immaculate Conception?

4. Which one of the following does Paine list as an example of an uncivilized culture?

5. In Paine's opinion, how is the admiration of a story determined?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Paine consider cultivation and dispossession?

4. What is Paine's theory on how people who have been cheated of their land inheritance should be compensated?

5. What should civilized states be concerned about ?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Analyze Paine's letter to General Howe by including answers to the following:

1) Why does Paine write to Howe and what is the purpose of his letter?

2) What are some examples of Howe's mistakes and lack of skills in the war, and why did Paine consider him to be incapable of gaining a victory except by accident?

3) How does America defeat Howe and cause him to surrender?

4) In what way does Howe's approach to the war depict the difference in the mentality of each country involved?

5) What were America's reasons for fighting in the American Revolution and why was England unable to understand them?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the deception that England uses with its people during the French Revolution. Why did the English government publicly support the war and how did their actions indicate their lack of support? What are the ways England increases the revenue to the government by using wars or conflicts with other countries? What happens when it appears that England and France might reconcile, and how does England make sure it has another country to dispute? Why do the actions of the English government confirm Paine's negative description of it throughout his works?

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