Quiz on Thomas Paine

Where was Thomas Paine born?

• Thetford, Norfolk, Great Britain

• New York City, New York, United States

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• London, England

What was Thomas Paine's occupation?

• Tailor

• Author and Revolutionary

• Privateer

• Clerk

Which of the following is true about Thomas Paine's parents?

• Both of his parents were members of the Anglican Church.

• His mother was a Quaker and his father was a member of the Anglican Church.

• Both of his parents were Quakers.

• His mother was a member of the Anglican Church and his father was a Quaker.

What did Thomas Paine write that became a best seller?

• Public Good

• Common Sense

• The Age of Reason

• Rights of Man

During which war did Thomas Paine work as an assistant to General Nathaniel Green?

• World War II

• Civil War

• French Revolution

• American Revolution

Where did Thomas Paine die?

• New York City, New York, United States

• Thetford, Norfolk, Great Britain

• London, England

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

What did Thomas Paine invent?

• A bridge design and a smokeless candle

• Electricity

• The steam engine

• The telephone

Which of the following is a famous quote by Thomas Paine?

• Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

• The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

• Lead, follow, or get out of the way.

• All of the above

What did Thomas Paine write that criticized organized religion?

• The Age of Reason

• Common Sense

• Rights of Man

• Public Good

Who did Thomas Paine meet in London that encouraged him to move to America?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin