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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 many ancient tyrannies does Paine think comprise the English Constitution?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

2. What does Paine believe will happen with time?
(a) His views will become accepted and possibly favored.
(b) His views will become favored, but not accepted.
(c) His views will become accepted, but not favored.
(d) His views will never become accepted or favored.

3. Since all men are created equal, what does Paine consider aristocracy to be?
(a) A hypocrisy.
(b) A fallacy.
(c) A deceptive practice.
(d) A naive attempt.

4. In the Introduction, what does Paine state about the thoughts of the book?
(a) They may have been popular at an earlier date.
(b) They are popular for half of the country.
(c) They may not be popular.
(d) They are popular for all of the country.

5. How many total pages is Burke's denouncement of the French Revolution?
(a) Five hundred and thirty four.
(b) Four hundred and sixty five.
(c) Six hundred and forty three.
(d) Three hundred and fifty six.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where was English rule founded?

2. What replaced hopelessness during a long battle, as Paine recounts?

3. In his letter to Howe, what comparison does Paine make about arguing with a man who has no use for authority?

4. How does Paine categorize Howe's victories?

5. How did the conquerors treat defeated enemies in the earliest known governments?

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