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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. Which proverb does Paine refer to when commenting on the acts of Howe and Burgoyne?
(a) In for a penny, in for a pound.
(b) A penny wise and a pound foolish.
(c) A problem shared is a problem halved.
(d) The best defense is a good offense.

2. What did the lack of monarchy result in for Britain before the kings?
(a) A lack of commerce.
(b) A need for commerce.
(c) A need for war.
(d) A lack of war.

3. What will the first twenty years of American independence not predict, according to Paine?
(a) The next fifteen years.
(b) The next five years.
(c) The next twenty years.
(d) The next ten years.

4. What does Howe support that draws Paine's criticism?
(a) The counterfeiting of American money.
(b) The theft of American money.
(c) The decreasing costs of American products.
(d) The rising costs of American products.

5. What river are the American troops preparing to cross as Paine describes their trials and tribulations?
(a) The Missouri.
(b) The Mississippi.
(c) The Hudson.
(d) The Delaware.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the famous quote by Paine that starts the section, The Crisis?

2. According to Paine, what goes against human nature?

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

4. How does Paine categorize Howe's victories?

5. Whom was the Rights of Man presented to?

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