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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 use as a miserable example of the Constitution that America is trying to adopt?
(a) Belgium.
(b) Germany.
(c) Holland.
(d) Switzerland.

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 the dead.
(b) Giving medicine to the dead.
(c) Talking to a wall.
(d) Reasoning with a wall.

3. How long does Burke think English subjects should serve in the Parliament?
(a) Only the first three quarters of their lives.
(b) Forever.
(c) Only the first half of their lives.
(d) Never.

4. According to Paine, what goes against human nature?
(a) Partial governments.
(b) Absolute governments.
(c) An absence of government.
(d) A self-sufficient government.

5. How does Paine categorize Howe's victories?
(a) Unnecessary.
(b) Pointless.
(c) Unfortunate.
(d) Accidental.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Paine think the British are incapable of ruling America justly?

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

3. What does Paine hope the English people will realize from Burke's pamphlet?

4. What does Paine prove in order to dispel a myth about government?

5. What does a strong government assure against?

(see the answer key)

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