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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Paine, what should not be confused with religion?
(a) An empty soul.
(b) A full soul.
(c) A cold soul.
(d) A warm soul.

2. What prevents the British from effectively governing America?
(a) Their reputation.
(b) Their fear.
(c) Their recklessness.
(d) Their ignorance.

3. When did the English Revolution take place?
(a) 1688.
(b) 1678.
(c) 1698.
(d) 1697.

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

5. According to Paine, whose role in the French Revolution should not be diminished?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) John Adams.
(d) Abraham Lincoln.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thomas Paine write the book Common Sense?

2. How does Paine categorize Howe's victories?

3. What does Paine believe each generation should have?

4. What did Gideon deny?

5. How long does Burke think English subjects should serve in the Parliament?

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