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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 was a type of preface that Rights of Man included?
(a) Limited.
(b) General.
(c) Extended.
(d) Illustrated.

2. Which of the following did Paine speak out against in Rights of Man?
(a) Thoughts on French Affairs.
(b) Reflections on the Revolution in France.
(c) Letters on a Regicide Peace.
(d) Remarks on the Policies of the Allies with Respect to France.

3. What was the first part of Rights of Man written to accomplish?
(a) To address the people that disagreed with Burke.
(b) To correct Burke's factual errors.
(c) To correct Burke's grammatical errors.
(d) To address the people that agreed with Burke.

4. In the beginning of Rights of Man, how did Paine describe Burke's pamphlet?
(a) Lies, exaggerations, and hatred.
(b) Exaggerations, bigotry, and hatred.
(c) Lies, bigotry, and hatred.
(d) Lies, bigotry, and exaggerations.

5. According to the French Constitution that Paine referred to, how often must the National Assembly be elected?
(a) Every year.
(b) Every two years.
(c) Every three years.
(d) Every four years.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Preface of Rights of Man, who did Paine think should go directly to the people?

2. Which century was Thomas Paine known for being one of the great political thinkers?

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

4. How did Paine categorize Burke's speech to the English Parliament?

5. Although Paine supported the Revolutions and their intentions, what did he make clear about his opinion of war?

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