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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Paine wish the Revolution had begun?
(a) Eight days earlier.
(b) Eight months later.
(c) Eight days later.
(d) Eight months earlier.

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

3. What does Paine profess about himself in The Crisis?
(a) He does not believe in miracles.
(b) He is not superstitious.
(c) He does believe in miracles.
(d) He is superstitious.

4. From where was English rule founded?
(a) America.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

5. As Paine states in The Crisis, what word should never replace the word "Christian"?
(a) Imposter.
(b) Liar.
(c) Bigot.
(d) Thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Paine, which governments must unite to lead by example in order to ensure liberty worldwide?

2. Why does Paine believe that America will succeed?

3. How many days before the taking of the Bastille did Marquis de La Fayette make a speech?

4. When did Edmund Burke attack the French Revolution in a book?

5. What point does Paine use Joan of Arc as an example to support?

(see the answer key)

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