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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Of Constitutions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As explained by Paine in the Conclusion of Part One, which two forces was mankind influenced by?
(a) Curiosity and ignorance.
(b) Curiosity and knowledge.
(c) Reason and ignorance.
(d) Reason and knowledge.

3. What idea did Burke's views lead to, according to Paine in the Miscellaneous Chapter?
(a) Government cannot be governed by too little principles.
(b) Government is governed by too many principles.
(c) Government is governed by no principles.
(d) Government cannot be governed by too many principles.

4. How did Paine react to Burke's refusal to respond to Part One of Rights of Man?
(a) He found it cowardly.
(b) He found it inexusable.
(c) He found it surprising.
(d) He found it frustrating.

5. Which century was Thomas Paine known for being one of the great political thinkers?
(a) Eighteenth century.
(b) Twentieth century.
(c) Nineteenth century.
(d) Seventeenth century

Short Answer Questions

1. As mentioned by Paine in Of the Old and New Systems of Government, which type of monarchy did Abbe Sieyes prefer?

2. Why did Paine choose to write a Miscellaneous Chapter of miscellaneous thoughts?

3. How much power did Paine think the Articles of Confederation gave the states?

4. What did Paine think was the origin of the delegated power of government?

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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