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

2. What is the English government's position on the French Revolution?
(a) Almost all of the English government supports it.
(b) The English government supports it.
(c) The English government does not support it.
(d) Half of the English government supports it.

3. How old is the president of the United States required to be in order to presumably prevent inexperienced people from having the position?
(a) Twenty-five years of age.
(b) Thirty-five years of age.
(c) Forty years of age.
(d) Thirty years of age.

4. When does Paine wish the Revolution had begun?
(a) Eight days earlier.
(b) Eight months later.
(c) Eight months earlier.
(d) Eight days later.

5. How did Paine originally view Burke, before he denounced the French Revolution?
(a) As a possible ally.
(b) As an ally.
(c) As a possible threat.
(d) As an enemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much was Washington compensated for his time as the first president?

2. According to Paine, what goes against human nature?

3. According to British law, how long do the children of the king have the right to rule over every common person?

4. How should people self-impose laws in order to exist harmoniously in the absence of government?

5. What area do Paine and the Marquis differ on?

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