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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which century was Thomas Paine known for being one of the great political thinkers?
(a) Nineteenth century.
(b) Twentieth century.
(c) Eighteenth century.
(d) Seventeenth century

2. What impressed Paine about the National Assembly in Rights of Man?
(a) Their objectivity.
(b) Their patience.
(c) Their ability to prevent revolt.
(d) Their ability to restrain revolt.

3. Along with Dr. Price, which society did Paine think that Burke maligned?
(a) American Revolution Society.
(b) Society for Law and Justice.
(c) Society for Constitutional Information.
(d) Freedom Society.

4. According to Paine, where did Burke derive his arguments from?
(a) Current, irrelevant documents of law.
(b) Past, dead documents of law.
(c) A new law that has never been passed.
(d) An old law that has never been followed.

5. As Paine wrote, what kind of impact would the French Revolution have?
(a) Neither an impact on France nor other countries.
(b) An impact on France and other countries.
(c) Only an impact on other countries.
(d) Only an impact on France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which plot was uncovered with the storming of the Bastille?

2. As explained by Paine, what is the purpose of civil rights?

3. What is a good description of the second part of Rights of Man?

4. What type of kindness did Paine think the English government had towards the French government?

5. As he stated in the Preface, who did Paine specifically intend to give an accurate account of the war to by writing Rights of Man?

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