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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. What concerns Paine about how Burke's pamphlet is published?
(a) The translation.
(b) The colors used.
(c) The small print.
(d) The incorrect order of pages.

2. How many times does Burke mention the Bastille in his book?
(a) None.
(b) Only three times.
(c) Only twice.
(d) Only once.

3. How did Paine originally view Burke, before he denounced the French Revolution?
(a) As an enemy.
(b) As a possible ally.
(c) As a possible threat.
(d) As an ally.

4. What saddens Paine about the analogies made to good and solid government?
(a) They involve Britain.
(b) They involve France and Spain.
(c) They involve Britain, Greece, Rome, France, and Spain.
(d) They involve Greece and Rome.

5. What prevents the British from effectively governing America?
(a) Their reputation.
(b) Their recklessness.
(c) Their ignorance.
(d) Their fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What replaced hopelessness during a long battle, as Paine recounts?

2. Which religious group of people does Paine think are persecuted?

3. What are the decrees outlining the foundation for a new French government called?

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

5. For what does Paine compliment Washington?

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