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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which French causes did Paine think were also representative of the entire world?
(a) Liberty and equality.
(b) Liberty, equality, and commerce.
(c) Liberty and freedom of religion.
(d) Equality and commerce.

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

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

4. In Of Society and Civilization, what point did Paine make about social order?
(a) It would be just as strong if government was abolished.
(b) It would be stronger if government was abolished.
(c) It existed before government and it would exist if government was abolished.
(d) It did not exist before government, but it would exist if government was abolished.

5. Why did Paine have an accurate account of the Revolution he discussed in Rights of Man?
(a) He got reports from generals in the war.
(b) He was on the ground during the war.
(c) He researched the war from several different sources.
(d) He had seen previous wars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Compared to previous Revolutions, what did Paine think future Revolutions would be like?

2. According to Paine in Of Constitutions, how many representative bodies should a government have?

3. What type of formal government did the frontier areas of America have before the American Revolution?

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

5. Which of the following did Paine speak out against in Rights of Man?

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