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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Paine admire the Marquis?
(a) For his writings against the English.
(b) For his economic support of the American Revolution.
(c) For his work with trade agreements between America and other countries.
(d) For his cooperation and wisdom during the American Revolution.

2. Why does the monarchy no longer work in Paine's opinion?
(a) Because the king has stopped listening to the people.
(b) Because the king is too far away from the people.
(c) Because the king has stopped talking to the people.
(d) Because the king is not far enough away from the people.

3. In his letter to Howe, what comparison does Paine make about arguing with a man who has no use for authority?
(a) Reasoning with a wall.
(b) Giving medicine to the dead.
(c) Talking to the dead.
(d) Talking to a wall.

4. According to Paine, what is the difference between society and government?
(a) North versus South.
(b) East versus West.
(c) Positivism versus negativism.
(d) Right versus wrong.

5. What types of goals should the members of the elected have?
(a) The same goals as other countries.
(b) The same goals as the body.
(c) The same goals as the largest populated cities.
(d) The same goals as half of the body.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which proverb does Paine refer to when commenting on the acts of Howe and Burgoyne?

2. How does Paine respond to the people who cannot follow his logic?

3. How many years does Paine think the aristocracy or monarchy will last after the writing of his pamphlet?

4. What prevents the British from effectively governing America?

5. What does government promote?

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