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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. Why does Paine believe that America will succeed?
(a) Because of its political status.
(b) Because of great numbers.
(c) Because of its economic status.
(d) Because of unity.
2. According to British law, how long do the children of the king have the right to rule over every common person?
(a) Only up until the third generation.
(b) Only for the first generation.
(c) Only up until the second generation.
(d) As long as the government reigns.
3. Which country has England chosen as its new foe when Paine writes the Rights of Man?
(a) Russia.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) Germany.
4. What does Paine think about the idea of being a king through heredity?
(a) He thinks it is flawed, but not unreasonable.
(b) He thinks it is unnatural, but not absurd.
(c) He thinks it is absurd and unnatural.
(d) He thinks it is reasonable and unflawed.
5. According to Paine, what should not be confused with religion?
(a) A cold soul.
(b) A full soul.
(c) A warm soul.
(d) An empty soul.
Short Answer Questions
1. Since all men are created equal, what does Paine consider aristocracy to be?
2. What does Paine believe should never separate the elected from the electors?
3. What did Gideon deny?
4. Whom was the Rights of Man presented to?
5. What are the questions about in Paine's last letter to the people of England?
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