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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Agragarian Justice.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many years does Paine think the aristocracy or monarchy will last after the writing of his pamphlet?
(a) Not more than twelve years.
(b) Not more than seven years.
(c) Not more than twenty five years.
(d) Not more than ten years.

3. How does Paine describe life in an uncivilized culture?
(a) As an extended holiday.
(b) As a continual holiday.
(c) As a continual vacation.
(d) As an extended vacation.

4. How many people are born equal in a natural state?
(a) All of them.
(b) None of them.
(c) Most of them.
(d) Some of them.

5. Since all men are created equal, what does Paine consider aristocracy to be?
(a) A deceptive practice.
(b) A naive attempt.
(c) A hypocrisy.
(d) A fallacy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much was Washington compensated for his time as the first president?

2. What does Paine think is odd about the conversation between Eve and Satan?

3. What will happen to a person who denies another the right to practice a different religion?

4. What does Paine use as a miserable example of the Constitution that America is trying to adopt?

5. What must be in place once a country becomes civilized?

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