This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part the Second, Combining Principle of Practice, Preface and Introduction, Chapter 1, Of Society and Civilization, Chapter 2, Of the Origin of the Present Old Governments, Chapter 3, Of the Old and New Systems of Government.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the new principles of government that Paine wrote about in Of the Old and New Systems of Government?
(a) Delegation of power and the common interest.
(b) Delegation of power and the common good.
(c) Provisional justice and loyalty.
(d) Provisional justice and legality.

2. To begin the Preface, what was Paine's response to Burke's lack of support for the French Revolution?
(a) Anger.
(b) Disapppointment.
(c) Shock.
(d) Amusement.

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

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

5. 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 supported the troops and planned the war's strategy.
(c) He made a political case for it and supported the troops.
(d) He made an ethical case for it, planned its strategy, and supported the troops.