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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. Where is Paine living when Burke's pamphlet is being published?
(a) Grenoble.
(b) Bordeaux.
(c) Paris.
(d) Strasbourg.

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

3. How many years of the Revolution does Paine discuss in a letter to the Inhabitants of America?
(a) The last three.
(b) The first three.
(c) The last four.
(d) The first four.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paine believe will happen with time?

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

3. Why do Englishmen defend their king?

4. When does Paine wish the Revolution had begun?

5. From where was English rule founded?

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