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

2. What form does Satan take on in reappearing?

3. What does Paine think civilized states need to develop remedies for?

4. Does Paine believe it is possible to evolve from a natural state to a civilized state?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Paine consider cultivation and dispossession?

2. What is impressive about the way George Washington became the first president of the United States of America and the way he was compensated?

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

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

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

6. Why does Paine have a favorable opinion of the Marquis de La Fayette and what is the one area where the two differ?

7. What should civilized states be concerned about ?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Paine's theory from the beginning of The Crisis about how America should approach the war and the conditions that face the country. Include how Paine believes it will not be an easy war to win, why he thinks America will be victorious, and his general ideas about rewards in proportion to the effort it takes to earn them.

Essay Topic 2

Describe what America is like after the revolution, the new government, why Paine believes it will succeed where others have failed, and the impact it has on the other countries of the world. Use examples from the end of The Crisis to support your analysis and explain why Paine is grateful to the revolution for his literary career.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Paine's reasons for delaying the release of the Rights of Man, Part II. Include an analysis of Burke's responses to the first part of the Rights of Man and how Paine replies to him and others who attempt to challenge his views.

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