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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Rights of Man, Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Paine originally view Burke, before he denounced the French Revolution?
(a) As a possible ally.
(b) As a possible threat.
(c) As an enemy.
(d) As an ally.

2. How does Paine describe the Quakers?
(a) Inoffensive but loud.
(b) Quiet but offensive.
(c) Offensive and loud.
(d) Quiet and inoffensive.

3. How many questions does Paine address in his final letter to the people of England?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eight.
(d) Four.

4. On which concept is the new Whig party based?
(a) Representation.
(b) A two-party system.
(c) Heredity.
(d) A three-party system.

5. What grows along with a society?
(a) A need for fewer regulations.
(b) A need for less taxation.
(c) A need for more regulations.
(d) A need for more taxation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paine think about the idea of being a king through heredity?

2. Which one of the following is not included in the natural rights Paine believes should be retained by people after they are born?

3. According to Paine, what goes against human nature?

4. From where was English rule founded?

5. Whom was the Rights of Man presented to?

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