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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. According to Paine in the Preface, who was his audience for Rights of Man?
(a) Half the world.
(b) The western world.
(c) The whole world.
(d) A small part of the world.

2. As Paine wrote, what kind of impact would the French Revolution have?
(a) An impact on France and other countries.
(b) Only an impact on France.
(c) Only an impact on other countries.
(d) Neither an impact on France nor other countries.

3. How did Paine describe the Declaration of Rights in Observations on the Declarations of Rights?
(a) An unprecedented event.
(b) An outstanding triumph.
(c) A spectacular accomplishment.
(d) A fantastic achievement.

4. Which of the following did Paine speak out against in Rights of Man?
(a) Remarks on the Policies of the Allies with Respect to France.
(b) Reflections on the Revolution in France.
(c) Thoughts on French Affairs.
(d) Letters on a Regicide Peace.

5. Referencing the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Of Citizens, by the National Assembly of France, what did Paine state was the purpose of government?
(a) To ensure that no citizen earns more than a decided amount.
(b) To protect and promote natural, inalienable human rights.
(c) To provide funds for those that are lacking.
(d) To decide which rights are natural and inalienable.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he noted in the Preface, where did Paine desire to collect his political thoughts?

2. Because of the American and French Revolutions, what was being undermined about the old governments in Paine's opinion?

3. Ending the Miscellaneous Chapter, what did Paine think was missing from Burke's objection to the French Revolution?

4. 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?

5. Based on Paine's assessment, how were the people's opinion of government changing as a result of the American and French Revolutions?

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