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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. What will the first twenty years of American independence not predict, according to Paine?
(a) The next five years.
(b) The next ten years.
(c) The next twenty years.
(d) The next fifteen years.

2. How does Paine refer to himself, with regards to Howe?
(a) An enemy and countryman.
(b) A friend and countryman.
(c) A friend, enemy, and countryman.
(d) A friend and an enemy.

3. What prevents the British from effectively governing America?
(a) Their ignorance.
(b) Their fear.
(c) Their reputation.
(d) Their recklessness.

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

5. What does Paine consider the government to be?
(a) A necessary evil.
(b) An unnecessary evil.
(c) An unnecessary problem.
(d) A necessary problem.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years of the Revolution does Paine discuss in a letter to the Inhabitants of America?

2. Why does England constantly need a foe to battle?

3. How many total pages is Burke's denouncement of the French Revolution?

4. When does Paine wish the Revolution had begun?

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

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