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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paine compare to the limited freedom of people by the government?
(a) Anarchy.
(b) Poverty.
(c) War.
(d) Treason.

2. How does Paine view the story of Eve and the apple?
(a) He thinks it is a testament to the powers of the Almighty.
(b) He thinks it is derogatory towards Eve.
(c) He thinks it is a testament to the intelligence of Eve.
(d) He thinks it is derogatory towards the Almighty.

3. When does Paine believe every person should be issued property?
(a) At twenty years of age.
(b) At fifteen years of age.
(c) At ten years of age.
(d) At birth.

4. What label does Paine give to revelations that have not been witnessed?
(a) Disputable.
(b) Absolutions.
(c) Hearsay.
(d) Indisputable.

5. What does Paine believe is possible with some of the cultures that are considered uncivilized?
(a) There are not enough of them to discuss.
(b) There are too many of them for the world to reach its goals.
(c) They might still have a better way to live.
(d) They will never have a better way to live.

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

7. How old is the president of the United States required to be in order to presumably prevent inexperienced people from having the position?
(a) Twenty-five years of age.
(b) Forty years of age.
(c) Thirty-five years of age.
(d) Thirty years of age.

8. On which concept is the new Whig party based?
(a) Representation.
(b) A three-party system.
(c) A two-party system.
(d) Heredity.

9. Which countries have left room in their Constitution for revision if necessary in the future?
(a) France and England.
(b) America, France, and England.
(c) America and France.
(d) America and England.

10. What does Paine think civilized states need to develop remedies for?
(a) To cure evil.
(b) To cure apathy.
(c) To cure ignorance.
(d) To cure illness.

11. How many books did Burke publish after the Rights of Man was released?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

12. Besides the length, what is the reason Paine wanted to separate the sections of the Rights of Man?
(a) It was easier for the people of the world to understand the smaller sections.
(b) He did not want Burke to be able to refute the second section.
(c) It was easier to release two sections on a limited budget.
(d) He wanted Burke to be able to refute the first section.

13. What does Paine find interesting about the Immaculate Conception?
(a) Its meaning has changed with time.
(b) It cannot be disproven.
(c) It can be disproven.
(d) Its meaning has not changed with time.

14. What area do Paine and the Marquis differ on?
(a) Why political reform should occur.
(b) When political reform can occur.
(c) Where political reform needs to occur.
(d) How political reform can occur.

15. Does Paine believe it is possible to evolve from a natural state to a civilized state?
(a) Yes.
(b) Only in certain cases.
(c) He is unsure.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sacrifice was made in the formation of some churches, according to Paine?

2. What happens if people refuse to obey a law they oppose?

3. How many rebuttals did Burke make to Paine's Rights of Man?

4. How well were Paine's views on religion known when Age of Reason was written?

5. What war does Paine believe might have been the inspiration for a Christian tale about the Almighty?

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