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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does the concept of holding property disinherit people?
(a) Gradually, at an even pace.
(b) Gradually, at a slower pace.
(c) Immediately.
(d) Evenly, at a quicker pace.

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

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

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

5. According to the second part of the Rights of Man, when was Combining Principals and Practice written?
(a) 1782.
(b) 1792.
(c) 1789.
(d) 1799.

6. What does Paine think is odd about the conversation between Eve and Satan?
(a) The extensive length of the conversation.
(b) The shortness of the conversation.
(c) Eve is not frightened.
(d) Eve is not confused.

7. Without a guarantee of a better life, how does Paine compare the lives of people in a civilized society with life in the wilderness?
(a) They would be slightly better off living in the wilderness.
(b) They would be much better off living in the wilderness.
(c) They would not be better off living in the wilderness.
(d) They would almost be better off living in the wilderness.

8. What sacrifice was made in the formation of some churches, according to Paine?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Morals.
(c) Individuality.
(d) Humanity.

9. If the American Revolution had been fought only to separate America from England, how much attention does Paine think it would have received?
(a) A considerable amount of attention.
(b) No attention.
(c) The attention of the world.
(d) Very little attention.

10. What do civilized states have that natural states do not?
(a) The enforcement of laws.
(b) Disadvantages.
(c) The absence of laws.
(d) Advantages.

11. What ancient philosopher does Paine mention in Age of Reason?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Confucius.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Plato.

12. According to Paine, what must civilized states be careful not to overlook?
(a) The preconceived notions in a civilization.
(b) The hypocrisy of civilization.
(c) The mistakes made in a civilization.
(d) The evils of civilization.

13. What season does Paine use in the metaphor that ends the second part of the Rights of Man?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

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

15. Who does a person that owns property owe ground rent to?
(a) The rest of society.
(b) Those who can afford to purchase the land for more than it is worth.
(c) Those who cannot afford land of their own.
(d) The government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason for the ground rent a land owner should owe?

2. What does Paine compare to the limited freedom of people by the government?

3. Does Paine believe it is possible to evolve from a natural state to a civilized state?

4. What does Paine think is created between religions by the existence of certain churches?

5. What makes Paine's goal of every person receiving property impossible?

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