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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Rights of Man, Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the monarchy no longer work in Paine's opinion?
(a) Because the king is not far enough away from the people.
(b) Because the king is too far away from the people.
(c) Because the king has stopped talking to the people.
(d) Because the king has stopped listening to the people.

2. What types of goals should the members of the elected have?
(a) The same goals as the body.
(b) The same goals as half of the body.
(c) The same goals as the largest populated cities.
(d) The same goals as other countries.

3. What grows along with a society?
(a) A need for less taxation.
(b) A need for more taxation.
(c) A need for fewer regulations.
(d) A need for more regulations.

4. What does a strong government assure against?
(a) Civil war and poverty.
(b) Poverty, but not civil war or treason.
(c) Civil war, but not poverty.
(d) Civil war, poverty, and treason.

5. What does government promote?
(a) Unity.
(b) Segregation.
(c) Equality.
(d) Acceptance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does England constantly need a foe to battle?

2. According to Paine, which governments must unite to lead by example in order to ensure liberty worldwide?

3. Which one of the following is not included in the natural rights Paine believes should be retained by people after they are born?

4. In the Introduction, what does Paine state about the thoughts of the book?

5. What is the result of using faith for political reasons?

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