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

2. According to Paine, where did Burke derive his arguments from?
(a) Current, irrelevant documents of law.
(b) A new law that has never been passed.
(c) An old law that has never been followed.
(d) Past, dead documents of law.

3. In the Preface of Rights of Man, who did Paine think should go directly to the people?
(a) Defenders of Justice.
(b) Friends of Justice.
(c) Friends of Liberty.
(d) Defenders of Liberty.

4. What did Paine discuss about the French government at the end of Rights of Man?
(a) How it was structured before the Revolution.
(b) How it would have been structured without the Revolution.
(c) How it was structured after the Revolution.
(d) How its structure remained intact after the Revolution.

5. What type of work was Rights of Man?
(a) A warning.
(b) A response.
(c) A declaration.
(d) An invitation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which term that Burke used to label the French people did Paine consider to be an insult?

2. In Rights of Man, what did Paine say society granted men?

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

4. After pointing out the weaknesses of Burke's position, what did Paine indicate about Burke's principle of past English laws?

5. Instead of rights, what did Paine say was included in Burke's arguments?

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