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

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

3. How many of the pamphlets printed in response to the Rights of Man does Paine consider worth remembering?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) None.

4. If the American Revolution had been fought only to separate America from England, how much attention does Paine think it would have received?
(a) No attention.
(b) Very little attention.
(c) The attention of the world.
(d) A considerable amount of attention.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the English government's position on the French Revolution?

2. In an ideal world, who would make decisions regarding regulations?

3. To what does Paine compare kings?

4. How old is the president of the United States required to be in order to presumably prevent inexperienced people from having the position?

5. How does Paine describe society?

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