This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens, by the National Assembly of France, Observations on the Declarations of Rights, Miscellaneous Chapter, Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Paine think should be used to justify laws?
(a) Previous examples.
(b) Logic.
(c) Principles.
(d) Future examples.

3. 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 had seen previous wars.
(c) He researched the war from several different sources.
(d) He was on the ground during the war.

4. What did Paine think Burke had drastically underestimated by calling the French Revolution a violent revolt?
(a) The level of tryrrany in France.
(b) The level of tyrrany in England.
(c) The previous wars of England.
(d) The previous wars of France.

5. Which rights did Paine include as ones that the government should guarantee from the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Of Citizens, by the National Assembly of France?
(a) Liberty, property, security, wages and resistance.
(b) Liberty, property, wages and security.
(c) Liberty, property, security and resistance.
(d) Liberty, security, religion and resistance.