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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction and Appendix.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Paine, what goes against human nature?
(a) A self-sufficient government.
(b) Absolute governments.
(c) Partial governments.
(d) An absence of government.

2. In the Introduction, what does Paine state about the thoughts of the book?
(a) They are popular for half of the country.
(b) They may not be popular.
(c) They are popular for all of the country.
(d) They may have been popular at an earlier date.

3. What tactic will the king use to gain favor in the long run if he cannot rule through force in the short run?
(a) War.
(b) Bribery.
(c) Information.
(d) Subtlety.

4. According to Paine, what is the difference between society and government?
(a) Positivism versus negativism.
(b) Right versus wrong.
(c) North versus South.
(d) East versus West.

5. What does a strong government assure against?
(a) Civil war and poverty.
(b) Poverty, but not civil war or treason.
(c) Civil war, but not poverty.
(d) Civil war, poverty, and treason.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of goals should the members of the elected have?

2. What does government promote?

3. What does Paine believe should never separate the elected from the electors?

4. What does Paine believe will happen with time?

5. What does Paine believe would end government through hereditary?

(see the answer key)

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