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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Of Constitutions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After apologizing for the miscellany in the Miscellaneous Chapter, how did Paine describe Burke's book?
(a) All miscellany.
(b) Mostly miscellany.
(c) Some miscellany.
(d) Half miscellany.

2. According to the French Constitution that Paine referred to, how often must the National Assembly be elected?
(a) Every four years.
(b) Every year.
(c) Every three years.
(d) Every two years.

3. Why did Paine think the Articles of Confederation was ineffective?
(a) It was not representative enough.
(b) It was not detailed enough.
(c) It was too detailed.
(d) It was too representative.

4. Depicting the flaw in Burke's way of thinking, what did Paine indicate was being ignored by Burke?
(a) Plots on behalf of the government.
(b) Plots against the government.
(c) Plots on behalf of other governments.
(d) Plots against other governments.

5. In Of Society and Civilization, what point did Paine make about social order?
(a) It did not exist before government, but it would exist if government was abolished.
(b) It existed before government and it would exist if government was abolished.
(c) It would be stronger if government was abolished.
(d) It would be just as strong if government was abolished.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Rights of Man, what did Paine say society granted men?

2. How did Paine describe republicanism in Of the Old and New Systems of Government?

3. What did Paine say in the Preface that the people would have to see in order for Liberty to prevail?

4. Which event did Paine refer to in Of the Origin of the Present Old Governments as he discussed the formation of the English government?

5. How did Paine think the English people viewed the French Revolution?

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