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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 Paine think the British are incapable of ruling America justly?
(a) They are too jealous.
(b) They are not economically sound.
(c) They are too weak.
(d) They are too powerful.

2. How does Paine describe Burke's descriptions of the French during the Revolution?
(a) Disturbing and vulgar.
(b) Vulgar and predictable.
(c) Disturbing and predictable.
(d) Disturbing, vulgar, and predictable.

3. What does Paine believe will happen with time?
(a) His views will never become accepted or favored.
(b) His views will become accepted, but not favored.
(c) His views will become accepted and possibly favored.
(d) His views will become favored, but not accepted.

4. How does Paine describe Burke's analysis of France?
(a) Darkness attempting to conceal light.
(b) Darkness attempting to illuminate light.
(c) Darkness attempting to deny light.
(d) Darkness attempting to destroy light.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paine attribute his literary career to?

2. How many times does Burke mention the Bastille in his book?

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

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

5. How does Paine respond to the people who cannot follow his logic?

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