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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. Why did Paine think that Burke refused to compare the French and British Constitutions?
(a) The English Constitution was not being applied.
(b) The English Constitution was incomplete.
(c) The French Constitution was more difficult to understand.
(d) The French Constitution was better.

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

3. Ending the Miscellaneous Chapter, what did Paine think was missing from Burke's objection to the French Revolution?
(a) Honor.
(b) Intent.
(c) Support.
(d) Validity.

4. Which French causes did Paine think were also representative of the entire world?
(a) Liberty and equality.
(b) Liberty and freedom of religion.
(c) Equality and commerce.
(d) Liberty, equality, and commerce.

5. As Paine pointed out in the Miscellaneous Chapter, what did Burke think the government had a monopoly on?
(a) Trade.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Commerce.
(d) Power.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to prove the senselessness of Burke's position on the monarchy, what did Paine maintain could not be done to individual rights?

2. In the Conclusion of Part One, how did Paine label the new era that was producing successful Republics?

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

4. Which plot was uncovered with the storming of the Bastille?

5. Which articles of Observations on the Declarations of Rights outlined the principles on which the laws of France should be built?

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