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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which plot was uncovered with the storming of the Bastille?
(a) A plot to disband the military.
(b) A plot to reduce the military.
(c) A plot to steal from the parliament.
(d) A plot to abolish parliament.

2. Which right did the French people have that Paine cited as something the English people did not have?
(a) Right to a fair trial.
(b) Right to bear arms.
(c) Freedom of speech.
(d) Freedom of the press.

3. What impressed Paine about the National Assembly in Rights of Man?
(a) Their ability to prevent revolt.
(b) Their objectivity.
(c) Their patience.
(d) Their ability to restrain revolt.

4. How did Paine think the English people viewed the French Revolution?
(a) He did not comment on their view.
(b) They supported only certain aspects of it.
(c) They did not support it.
(d) They supported it.

5. In Rights of Man, what did Paine say society granted men?
(a) Everything.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A lot.
(d) Very little.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following is not included in the rights that Dr. Price thought the English people had?

2. As explained by Paine, what is the purpose of civil rights?

3. Which French causes did Paine think were also representative of the entire world?

4. What type of kindness did Paine think the English government had towards the French government?

5. How many prefaces did the first part of Rights of Man have?

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