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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Paine, what goes against human nature?
(a) A self-sufficient government.
(b) Partial governments.
(c) Absolute governments.
(d) An absence of government.

2. What did the lack of monarchy result in for Britain before the kings?
(a) A need for commerce.
(b) A lack of war.
(c) A lack of commerce.
(d) A need for war.

3. What do the English people indicate with their silence?
(a) Their objection to the laws.
(b) Their inability to change the laws.
(c) Their inability to understand the laws.
(d) Their acceptance of the laws.

4. What does government promote?
(a) Acceptance.
(b) Unity.
(c) Equality.
(d) Segregation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does England constantly need a foe to battle?

2. When was the law invented that took the freedom away from the English subjects?

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

4. How many questions does Paine address in his final letter to the people of England?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Paine wish the Revolution had begun and why?

2. What are the reasons Paine has in writing the Rights of Man and to whom is it presented?

3. What are the reasons Paine gives in support of America's Declaration of Independence?

4. Why does Paine think that America will succeed on its own?

5. What does Paine think the effects of Burke's pamphlets will be and what are Burke's reasons for publishing them?

6. What are the civil rights that Paine believes should be applied to government?

7. Why is it necessary for the states to be separated?

8. Why does Paine consider the English monarchy to be ineffective?

9. According to Paine, how does England view the French Revolution?

10. What is the difference between society and government?

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