Common Sense, Rights of Man, and Other Essential Writings Quiz Questions | Quiz: Introduction and Appendix to Rights of Man, Part I

Quiz: Introduction and Appendix to Rights of Man, Part I

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. How does Paine categorize Howe's victories?
a) Accidental.
b) Unfortunate.
c) Pointless.
d) Unnecessary.

2. According to Paine, what does Burke lack?
a) An understanding of history.
b) An understanding of economics.
c) An understanding of liberty.
d) An understanding of government.

3. What does Paine believe should never separate the elected from the electors?
a) Belief or action.
b) Belief, but not action.
c) Belief, action, or money.
d) Action, but not belief.

4. What types of goals should the members of the elected have?
a) The same goals as the largest populated cities.
b) The same goals as half of the body.
c) The same goals as the...
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