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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. How did the conquerors treat defeated enemies in the earliest known governments?
(a) As property.
(b) As paid employees.
(c) As equals.
(d) As individuals.

2. How does Paine describe society?
(a) As a gift.
(b) As a perfect model.
(c) As a good example.
(d) As a blessing.

3. How should people self-impose laws in order to exist harmoniously in the absence of government?
(a) Only on a professional level.
(b) Only on a personal level.
(c) There can be no laws without government.
(d) On a personal and professional level.

4. How much was Washington compensated for his time as the first president?
(a) He received no financial reward.
(b) He received a large financial reward.
(c) It is unknown how he was financially rewarded.
(d) He received a small financial reward.

5. What point does Paine use Joan of Arc as an example to support?
(a) America's sacrifice for independence.
(b) America's political views.
(c) The strength of the American soldiers.
(d) The weakness of the British rule.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Burke describe Louis XVI?

3. How many years of the Revolution does Paine discuss in a letter to the Inhabitants of America?

4. Why does Paine state that America took up arms against England?

5. What are the rumors about the reason behind Burke's pamphlet?

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