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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 does Burke continue to perpetuate with his actions?
(a) France's decreased status in the world.
(b) England's decreased status in the world.
(c) A false sense of security for the nations.
(d) Animosity between the nations.

2. What is the result of using faith for political reasons?
(a) It undermines the right to practice religion freely.
(b) It undermines the religions that are not involved.
(c) It undermines all religions.
(d) It undermines only the religion involved.

3. What does Paine believe each generation should have?
(a) Its own ideals, but the values of the preceding government.
(b) Its own values, but the ideals of the preceding government.
(c) Its own ideals, values, and choices in government.
(d) The ideals and values of the preceding government.

4. What does Paine consider the government to be?
(a) An unnecessary problem.
(b) An unnecessary evil.
(c) A necessary evil.
(d) A necessary problem.

5. Whom was the Rights of Man presented to?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Abraham Lincoln.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) John Adams.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Paine, what is Burke incapable of understanding about the way government works?

2. According to Paine, what is the difference between society and government?

3. Which country has England chosen as its new foe when Paine writes the Rights of Man?

4. What did the lack of monarchy result in for Britain before the kings?

5. According to Paine, what does Burke lack?

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