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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Rights of Man, Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What season does Paine use in the metaphor that ends the second part of the Rights of Man?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

2. Which proverb does Paine refer to when commenting on the acts of Howe and Burgoyne?
(a) A problem shared is a problem halved.
(b) In for a penny, in for a pound.
(c) The best defense is a good offense.
(d) A penny wise and a pound foolish.

3. What is the famous quote by Paine that starts the section, The Crisis?
(a) These are the times that men's souls are tested.
(b) These are the times that try men's souls.
(c) These are the men whose soul's have been tried.
(d) These are the men whose soul's need to be tested.

4. What should the main purpose of a Constitution be?
(a) To create and maintain the happiness of its government.
(b) To create and maintain the happiness of its citizens.
(c) To provide for people who are unwilling or unable to provide for themselves.
(d) To provide for other countries who are unwilling or unable to provide for themselves.

5. What part of the American Revolution received the most attention, according to Paine?
(a) The formation of a new government in America.
(b) The sacrifices made by the American people.
(c) The sacrifices made by the American soldiers.
(d) The separation of America from England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the monarchy no longer work in Paine's opinion?

2. According to Paine, what should not be confused with religion?

3. How does Paine describe tyranny?

4. How does Paine categorize Howe's victories?

5. Where is Paine living when Burke's pamphlet is being published?

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