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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) An absence of government.
(b) Partial governments.
(c) Absolute governments.
(d) A self-sufficient government.

2. From where was English rule founded?
(a) England.
(b) America.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

3. In an ideal world, who would make decisions regarding regulations?
(a) A select few members of society.
(b) All members of government.
(c) A select few members of government.
(d) All members of society.

4. According to British law, how long do the children of the king have the right to rule over every common person?
(a) Only up until the third generation.
(b) Only up until the second generation.
(c) Only for the first generation.
(d) As long as the government reigns.

5. 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 have been popular at an earlier date.
(c) They may not be popular.
(d) They are popular for all of the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paine think about the idea of being a king through heredity?

2. Why does Paine state that America took up arms against England?

3. How long would news take to travel from England to America if the two countries were to reconcile at this point?

4. What does government promote?

5. According to Paine, what is the difference between society and government?

(see the answer key)

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