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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 one of the following is not included in Paine's list of the general forms of government authority?
(a) Power.
(b) Common Interest.
(c) Commerce.
(d) Superstition.

2. What type of work was Rights of Man?
(a) A declaration.
(b) An invitation.
(c) A warning.
(d) A response.

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

4. How did Paine categorize Burke's speech to the English Parliament?
(a) Inexusable.
(b) Rude.
(c) Violent.
(d) Obnoxious.

5. Which other war had Burke previously supported?
(a) Glorious Revolution.
(b) American Revolution.
(c) Seven Years War.
(d) French and Indian War.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Paine depict his feelings in the Preface about the way readers of his work were being punished in some countries?

2. What distinction did Paine make in the Preface?

3. To make a point about the absurdity of Burke's argument, what did Paine say could not happen in England without consent?

4. Why did Paine have an accurate account of the Revolution he discussed in Rights of Man?

5. Why did Paine think that Burke refused to compare the French and British Constitutions?

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