Question 5 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1
Read this quotation.In England, a King . . . [is] allowed eight hundred thousand sterling a year . . . and worshipped into the bargain! Of more worth is one honest man to society . . . than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.—Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776Based on the quotation, what does Paine think about the monarchy in England?
Answer
A
He thinks kings get too much money and do harm to the country.
B
He thinks kings have a right to rule the country, but do not do a good job.
C
He thinks kings should be allowed to make important decisions.
D
He thinks kings should be worshipped only by members of their church.
Explanation
Paine criticizes the English king for receiving “eight hundred thousand sterling a year” while being worshipped, and calls kings “crowned ruffians.” He says an honest person is worth more to society than any king, showing that he thinks kings are costly and harmful rather than beneficial. Therefore, the best answer is A: kings get too much money and do harm to the country.
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