This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part the Second, Combining Principle of Practice, Preface and Introduction, Chapter 1, Of Society and Civilization, Chapter 2, Of the Origin of the Present Old Governments, Chapter 3, Of the Old and New Systems of Government.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following was a type of preface that Rights of Man included?
(a) General.
(b) Extended.
(c) Illustrated.
(d) Limited.

2. Which one of the following was not included in Paine's description of how America was prospering in Of Society and Civilization?
(a) The taxes were low.
(b) The industry was extensive.
(c) The poor were not oppressed.
(d) The rich were not privileged.

3. Although Paine supported the Revolutions and their intentions, what did he make clear about his opinion of war?
(a) He was no friend of war.
(b) He would be opposed to another war.
(c) He was tired of war.
(d) He was waiting for another war.

4. What did Paine do to help the cause being fought for in the American Revolution?
(a) He made a political case for it and planned its strategy.
(b) He supported the troops and planned the war's strategy.
(c) He made a political case for it and supported the troops.
(d) He made an ethical case for it, planned its strategy, and supported the troops.

5. As explained by Paine in the Conclusion of Part One, which two forces was mankind influenced by?
(a) Curiosity and knowledge.
(b) Reason and knowledge.
(c) Reason and ignorance.
(d) Curiosity and ignorance.