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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Rights of Man, Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many total pages is Burke's denouncement of the French Revolution?
(a) Six hundred and forty three.
(b) Three hundred and fifty six.
(c) Four hundred and sixty five.
(d) Five hundred and thirty four.

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

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

4. In an ideal world, who would make decisions regarding regulations?
(a) All members of society.
(b) A select few members of society.
(c) A select few members of government.
(d) All members of government.

5. How does Burke describe Louis XVI?
(a) A beaten monarch.
(b) A fearful monarch.
(c) A resourceful monarch.
(d) A mild monarch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom was the Rights of Man presented to?

2. Which religious group of people does Paine think are persecuted?

3. What are the rumors about the reason behind Burke's pamphlet?

4. According to Paine, what does Burke lack?

5. What does Paine consider the government to be?

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