View a FREE sample

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. As mentioned in the Miscellaneous Chapter, when did the people of England overthrow the monarch?
(a) 1687.
(b) 1677.
(c) 1688.
(d) 1678.

2. How did Paine describe the Declaration of Rights in Observations on the Declarations of Rights?
(a) An outstanding triumph.
(b) An unprecedented event.
(c) A spectacular accomplishment.
(d) A fantastic achievement.

3. To show the effectiveness of a government without a monarchy, how did Paine refer to the United States of America?
(a) The U.S. had the ability to reverse the effects of a monarchy.
(b) The U.S. was the only example of an overthrown monarchy.
(c) The U.S. will never resort to a monarchy.
(d) The U.S. was prospering without a monarchy.

4. Building on the foundation of Part One, in what style was Part Two of Rights of Man written?
(a) Measured and derogatory.
(b) Measured, thoughtful and inclusive.
(c) Thoughtful and inclusive.
(d) Measured and thoughtful.

5. Because of the American and French Revolutions, what was being undermined about the old governments in Paine's opinion?
(a) Legitimacy.
(b) Control.
(c) Authority.
(d) History.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to responsibility when a country attempted to blend both influences that Paine referenced in the Conclusion of Part One?

2. Although Paine supported the Revolutions and their intentions, what did he make clear about his opinion of war?

3. How long after the first part of Rights of Man was Part Two published?

4. What was the first part of Rights of Man written to accomplish?

5. Which other war had Burke previously supported?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 313 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample