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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part the Second, Combining Principle of Practice, Preface and Introduction, Chapter 1, Of Society and Civilization, Chapter 2, Of the Origin of the Present Old Governments, Chapter 3, Of the Old and New Systems of Government.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Paine say made actions right or wrong with Burke's flawed line of thinking?
(a) The past.
(b) The future.
(c) Stipulation.
(d) Speculation.

2. According to the French Constitution that Paine referred to, how often must the National Assembly be elected?
(a) Every two years.
(b) Every three years.
(c) Every four years.
(d) Every year.

3. What did Burke think about England's past laws?
(a) They should only be altered every two hundred years.
(b) They could be altered.
(c) They should only be altered every one hundred years.
(d) They could not be altered.

4. Which other war had Burke previously supported?
(a) French and Indian War.
(b) Seven Years War.
(c) Glorious Revolution.
(d) American Revolution.

5. Which of the following did Paine speak out against in Rights of Man?
(a) Remarks on the Policies of the Allies with Respect to France.
(b) Thoughts on French Affairs.
(c) Reflections on the Revolution in France.
(d) Letters on a Regicide Peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to clarify an important aspect of the French Revolution, what did Paine say was the intention of the French people?

2. What crucial point did Paine make about power in the Miscellaneous Chapter?

3. After pointing out the weaknesses of Burke's position, what did Paine indicate about Burke's principle of past English laws?

4. Which one of the following is not included in Paine's list of the general forms of government authority?

5. As he stated in the Preface, who did Paine specifically intend to give an accurate account of the war to by writing Rights of Man?

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