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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the main components of a civilized society?

2. How does Paine describe the Resurrection?

3. Why did people who lived in ancient times choose not to cultivate the land they occupied?

4. How many of the pamphlets printed in response to the Rights of Man does Paine consider worth remembering?

5. What does Paine believe is possible with some of the cultures that are considered uncivilized?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the concept of land ownership and rent owned, and how does it compare to the approach to land that people had in ancient times?

4. What opinion does Paine have of people who believe and follow Christianity?

5. What should civilized states be concerned about ?

6. What is the historical significance of the life of Jesus?

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

8. What is impressive about the way George Washington became the first president of the United States of America and the way he was compensated?

9. How are all people born in a natural state, and what does Paine think the responsibility of a civilized state is?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Paine's reasons for delaying the release of the Rights of Man, Part II. Include an analysis of Burke's responses to the first part of the Rights of Man and how Paine replies to him and others who attempt to challenge his views.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the differences between democracy and representation using several examples from the Rights of Man, Part II. Be sure to include Paine's main points on each concept of government, which one he believes to be more effective, and why.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the major differences between a natural state and a civilized state, including the benefits of each, and how Paine thinks they should both be incorporated into a government. Provide a detailed analysis of the goals a civilized society has and examples of why the equality of birth is essential to a society's growth.

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