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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 the Conclusion of Part One, how did Paine label the new era that was producing successful Republics?
(a) The Age of Rebellions.
(b) The Age of Revolutions.
(c) The Rebellious Era.
(d) The Revolutionary Era.

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

3. Which one of the Founding Fathers was intended to receive Marquis de la Fayette's declaration of rights?
(a) Thomas Jefferson.
(b) John Adams.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Benjamin Franklin.

4. Because of the American and French Revolutions, what was being undermined about the old governments in Paine's opinion?
(a) History.
(b) Legitimacy.
(c) Authority.
(d) Control.

5. Which term that Burke used to label the French people did Paine consider to be an insult?
(a) Riot.
(b) Mob.
(c) Pack.
(d) Flock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which right did the French people have that Paine cited as something the English people did not have?

2. Why did Paine have an accurate account of the Revolution he discussed in Rights of Man?

3. How did Paine summarize Burke's views in the Miscellaneous Chapter?

4. What crucial point did Paine make about power in the Miscellaneous Chapter?

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

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