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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 one of the following is not included in Paine's list of the general forms of government authority?
(a) Common Interest.
(b) Power.
(c) Superstition.
(d) Commerce.

2. In Paine's opinion, what did Burke's position on England's past laws justify?
(a) Embezzlement.
(b) War.
(c) Tyrrany.
(d) Treason.

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

4. Which one of the following was a type of preface that Rights of Man included?
(a) Extended.
(b) Limited.
(c) General.
(d) Illustrated.

5. What mood was the beginning of the second Preface of Rights of Man written by Paine?
(a) Excited.
(b) Exhausted.
(c) Defensive.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Burke think about England's past laws?

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

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

4. In the Preface of Rights of Man, who did Paine think should go directly to the people?

5. What was the first part of Rights of Man written to accomplish?

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