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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What distinction did Paine make in the Preface?
(a) Between the state and the religion.
(b) Between the state and the nation.
(c) Between the nation and the government.
(d) Between the state, the nation and the government.

4. Although Paine supported the Revolutions and their intentions, what did he make clear about his opinion of war?
(a) He was waiting for another war.
(b) He would be opposed to another war.
(c) He was no friend of war.
(d) He was tired of war.

5. How did Paine describe reasoning with the states in the Preface?
(a) Commendable.
(b) Pointless.
(c) Unacceptable.
(d) Confusing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Paine think the English people viewed the French Revolution?

2. How did Paine think the English government viewed the French Revolution?

3. According to Paine in the Preface, who was his audience for Rights of Man?

4. What did Paine say in the Preface that the people would have to see in order for Liberty to prevail?

5. What did Paine do to help the cause being fought for in the American Revolution?

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