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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. How does Paine refer to himself, with regards to Howe?
(a) An enemy and countryman.
(b) A friend, enemy, and countryman.
(c) A friend and an enemy.
(d) A friend and countryman.

2. What is the result of using faith for political reasons?
(a) It undermines the religions that are not involved.
(b) It undermines the right to practice religion freely.
(c) It undermines all religions.
(d) It undermines only the religion involved.

3. What are the questions about in Paine's last letter to the people of England?
(a) Power and honor.
(b) Only power.
(c) Power, honor, and authority.
(d) Only honor.

4. How did the men in the American army fight Howe?
(a) They fought for property, not an ideal.
(b) They fought neither for an ideal nor property.
(c) They fought for an ideal and property.
(d) They fought for an ideal, not property.

5. Which one of the following is not included in the natural rights Paine believes should be retained by people after they are born?
(a) The right to be provided for.
(b) The right to procure happiness.
(c) The right to stand up for a cause.
(d) The right to practice religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Paine describe the Quakers?

2. Whose sermon given to celebrate the anniversary of the English Revolution does Burke misrepresent?

3. What do the English people indicate with their silence?

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

5. How does Paine describe tyranny?

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