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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens, by the National Assembly of France, Observations on the Declarations of Rights, Miscellaneous Chapter, Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Paine do to help the cause being fought for in the American Revolution?
(a) He made a political case for it and planned its strategy.
(b) He made a political case for it and supported the troops.
(c) He supported the troops and planned the war's strategy.
(d) He made an ethical case for it, planned its strategy, and supported the troops.

2. What analogy did Paine draw between the American Revolution and the French Revolution in Rights of Man?
(a) They both lasted for the same amount of time.
(b) They happened in the same place.
(c) They happened at the same time.
(d) They were both fought for similar reasons.

3. How did Paine think the English people viewed the French Revolution?
(a) They supported it.
(b) They did not support it.
(c) They supported only certain aspects of it.
(d) He did not comment on their view.

4. How did Paine describe the Declaration of Rights in Observations on the Declarations of Rights?
(a) An outstanding triumph.
(b) An unprecedented event.
(c) A fantastic achievement.
(d) A spectacular accomplishment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Paine think Burke had drastically underestimated by calling the French Revolution a violent revolt?

2. In order to clarify an important aspect of the French Revolution, what did Paine say was the intention of the French people?

3. In order to prove the senselessness of Burke's position on the monarchy, what did Paine maintain could not be done to individual rights?

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

5. Besides defending themselves, what else did Paine say the people were defending by storming the Bastille?

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