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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What replaced hopelessness during a long battle, as Paine recounts?
(a) Vigor.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Fear.
(d) Boldness.

2. What will happen to a person who denies another the right to practice a different religion?
(a) That person will never be able to change his or her own mind.
(b) That person will never be able to legitimately discuss religion.
(c) That person will never be able to change anyone else's mind.
(d) That person will never be able to criticize religion.

3. What ancient philosopher does Paine mention in Age of Reason?
(a) Confucius.
(b) Plato.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Aristotle.

4. How many times does Burke mention the Bastille in his book?
(a) Only three times.
(b) Only twice.
(c) Only once.
(d) None.

5. How does Paine respond to the people who cannot follow his logic?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is shocked.
(c) He is ambivalent.
(d) He is angered.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age can a monarch be appointed in Britain?

2. According to Paine, what happened as a result of the Christian tales?

3. What does society promote?

4. According to British law, how long do the children of the king have the right to rule over every common person?

5. How many people witnessed and documented the Resurrection?

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