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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. What river are the American troops preparing to cross as Paine describes their trials and tribulations?
(a) The Delaware.
(b) The Missouri.
(c) The Mississippi.
(d) The Hudson.

2. What are the rumors about the reason behind Burke's pamphlet?
(a) He did it to receive notoriety.
(b) He did it for financial reasons.
(c) He did it out of loyalty for his country.
(d) He did it out of hatred for other countries.

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

4. What are the decrees outlining the foundation for a new French government called?
(a) The August Decrees.
(b) The November Decrees.
(c) The December Decrees.
(d) The September Decrees.

5. What is the Rights of Man considered?
(a) A treatise.
(b) A speech.
(c) An essay.
(d) A novel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does England constantly need a foe to battle?

2. What does society promote?

3. Which religious group of people does Paine think are persecuted?

4. What is the English government's position on the French Revolution?

5. What will the first twenty years of American independence not predict, according to Paine?

(see the answer key)

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