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

2. What did Paine say made actions right or wrong with Burke's flawed line of thinking?
(a) The future.
(b) Speculation.
(c) The past.
(d) Stipulation.

3. Which right did the French people have that Paine cited as something the English people did not have?
(a) Freedom of speech.
(b) Freedom of the press.
(c) Right to bear arms.
(d) Right to a fair trial.

4. Which other war had Burke previously supported?
(a) American Revolution.
(b) French and Indian War.
(c) Seven Years War.
(d) Glorious Revolution.

5. How did Paine intend to defend the rights he wrote about in Rights of Man?
(a) Through comparisons.
(b) Through persistence.
(c) Through reason.
(d) Through justifications.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Paine pointed out in the Miscellaneous Chapter, what did Burke think the government had a monopoly on?

2. According to Paine, where did Burke derive his arguments from?

3. Which one of the following is not included in Paine's list of the general forms of government authority?

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

5. As commented on by Paine, how did Burke refer to the events concerning the Bastille?

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