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

2. What does Paine think is created between religions by the existence of certain churches?
(a) Hypocrisy.
(b) Placidity.
(c) Animosity.
(d) Jealousy.

3. What is not present in the Indian culture?
(a) One dominant view.
(b) Extreme opposites.
(c) Several different views.
(d) Extreme similarities.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What should the main purpose of a Constitution be?

2. What ancient philosopher does Paine mention in Age of Reason?

3. What part of the American Revolution received the most attention, according to Paine?

4. Who does a person that owns property owe ground rent to?

5. According to Paine, what is Burke incapable of understanding about the way government works?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Paine feel about the bad laws that exist and whether to follow them?

2. How does Paine consider cultivation and dispossession?

3. Does Paine think that a natural state and civilized state are exchangeable?

4. What about the American Revolution causes the world to take notice?

5. What are some of the doubts Paine expresses about prophecies?

6. How does Paine define a revelation?

7. What is the difference between democracy and representation?

8. What question does Paine pose to Burke after a comment made by Burke during a speech in Canada?

9. What is Paine's belief about land distribution at birth and why does he think it is impractical?

10. What example of an uncivilized society does Paine use in Agrarian Justice?

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