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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Age of Reason.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How well were Paine's views on religion known when Age of Reason was written?
(a) His views on religion were only known by his friends.
(b) His views on religion were not known.
(c) He was well known for advocating freedom of religion.
(d) He was well known for not advocating freedom of religion.

2. How many questions does Paine address in his final letter to the people of England?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Four.
(c) Ten.
(d) Eight.

3. As Paine states in The Crisis, what word should never replace the word "Christian"?
(a) Thief.
(b) Liar.
(c) Imposter.
(d) Bigot.

4. What does Paine believe each generation should have?
(a) Its own ideals, values, and choices in government.
(b) Its own values, but the ideals of the preceding government.
(c) Its own ideals, but the values of the preceding government.
(d) The ideals and values of the preceding government.

5. How does Paine view the story of Eve and the apple?
(a) He thinks it is derogatory towards the Almighty.
(b) He thinks it is a testament to the powers of the Almighty.
(c) He thinks it is derogatory towards Eve.
(d) He thinks it is a testament to the intelligence of Eve.

Short Answer Questions

1. What form does Satan take on in reappearing?

2. When was the law invented that took the freedom away from the English subjects?

3. Which country has England chosen as its new foe when Paine writes the Rights of Man?

4. How does Paine describe the Quakers?

5. Why does England constantly need a foe to battle?

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