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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What point does Paine use Joan of Arc as an example to support?
(a) The strength of the American soldiers.
(b) America's political views.
(c) America's sacrifice for independence.
(d) The weakness of the British rule.

2. Whom was the Rights of Man presented to?
(a) Abraham Lincoln.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) John Adams.
(d) George Washington.

3. According to Paine, whose role in the French Revolution should not be diminished?
(a) Abraham Lincoln.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) George Washington.
(d) John Adams.

4. How does Paine describe the Quakers?
(a) Quiet and inoffensive.
(b) Inoffensive but loud.
(c) Quiet but offensive.
(d) Offensive and loud.

5. How did the men in the American army fight Howe?
(a) They fought neither for an ideal nor property.
(b) They fought for property, not an ideal.
(c) They fought for an ideal and property.
(d) They fought for an ideal, not property.

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

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

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

9. How many ancient tyrannies does Paine think comprise the English Constitution?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

10. Why does Paine think the British are incapable of ruling America justly?
(a) They are too weak.
(b) They are too powerful.
(c) They are too jealous.
(d) They are not economically sound.

11. Why does England constantly need a foe to battle?
(a) To increase trade agreements.
(b) To provide a reason for its high taxes.
(c) To prove their place in the world.
(d) To increase jobs through war.

12. What prevents the British from effectively governing America?
(a) Their ignorance.
(b) Their recklessness.
(c) Their reputation.
(d) Their fear.

13. How long would news take to travel from England to America if the two countries were to reconcile at this point?
(a) Four or five months.
(b) Two or three weeks.
(c) Two or three months.
(d) Four or five weeks.

14. Where is Paine living when Burke's pamphlet is being published?
(a) Paris.
(b) Strasbourg.
(c) Grenoble.
(d) Bordeaux.

15. At what age can a monarch be appointed in Britain?
(a) At any age.
(b) At age fifteen.
(c) At age ten.
(d) At age twenty.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paine describe Burke's analysis of France?

2. What does Howe support that draws Paine's criticism?

3. What does Paine use examples from scripture to explain?

4. For what does Paine compliment Washington?

5. What do the English people indicate with their silence?

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