Common Sense, Rights of Man, and Other Essential Writings Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What point does Paine make about the rights of people to believe in events that took place? (from Age of Reason)

People do not have the right to doubt something they have not witnessed.

People should believe in something they have not seen, only if it is reported by credible witnesses.

People should believe in something they have not seen, only if it is reported by witnesses.

People have the right not to believe something they have not witnessed.

2.

How does Paine describe Burke's analysis of France? (from Rights of Man, Part I)

Darkness attempting to deny light.

Darkness attempting to illuminate light.

Darkness attempting to conceal light.

Darkness attempting to destroy light.

3.

What sacrifice was made in the formation of some churches, according to Paine? (from Age of Reason)

Freedom.

Morals.

Individuality.

Humanity.

4.

What does Burke continue to perpetuate with his actions? (from Rights of Man, Part I)

England's decreased status in the world.

France's decreased status in the world.

A false sense of security for the nations.

Animosity between the nations.

5.

How much of the earth's population does the concept of holding property disinherit? (from Agragarian Justice)

Three fourths of it.

One fourth of it.

Half of it.

All of it.

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