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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 tactic will the king use to gain favor in the long run if he cannot rule through force in the short run?
(a) Information.
(b) War.
(c) Subtlety.
(d) Bribery.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the English government's position on the French Revolution?

3. According to Paine, what is the difference between society and government?

4. What types of goals should the members of the elected have?

5. How does Paine describe tyranny?

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