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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) Treason.
(b) Tyrrany.
(c) Embezzlement.
(d) War.

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

3. Since the people are sovereign, what were the only type of actions that Paine thought should be stopped by the law?
(a) Actions that reduce the government.
(b) Actions that remove the government's authority.
(c) Actions that hurt society or the government.
(d) Actions that hurt society.

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

5. As Paine wrote in Rights of Man, what must each generation set for themselves to avoid being servants of the past?
(a) Conditions.
(b) Taxes.
(c) Limits.
(d) Rights.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Paine describe reasoning with the states in the Preface?

3. What did Paine think should be used to justify laws?

4. In order to clarify an important aspect of the French Revolution, what did Paine say was the intention of the French people?

5. To show the effectiveness of a government without a monarchy, how did Paine refer to the United States of America?

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