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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. If the American Revolution had been fought only to separate America from England, how much attention does Paine think it would have received?
(a) A considerable amount of attention.
(b) The attention of the world.
(c) Very little attention.
(d) No attention.

2. What does Paine think about the idea of being a king through heredity?
(a) He thinks it is unnatural, but not absurd.
(b) He thinks it is flawed, but not unreasonable.
(c) He thinks it is absurd and unnatural.
(d) He thinks it is reasonable and unflawed.

3. How many books did Burke publish after the Rights of Man was released?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) None.

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

5. What concerns Paine about how Burke's pamphlet is published?
(a) The translation.
(b) The small print.
(c) The incorrect order of pages.
(d) The colors used.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of goals should the members of the elected have?

2. Which years of the American Revolution did America have no government?

3. Whose sermon given to celebrate the anniversary of the English Revolution does Burke misrepresent?

4. How does Paine describe tyranny?

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

(see the answer key)

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