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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part the Second, Combining Principle of Practice, Preface and Introduction, Chapter 1, Of Society and Civilization, Chapter 2, Of the Origin of the Present Old Governments, Chapter 3, Of the Old and New Systems of Government.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many articles did Paine discuss in Observations on the Declarations of Rights?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Over twelve.
(c) Ten.
(d) Eight.

2. How did Paine think the English government viewed the French Revolution?
(a) They supported only certain aspects of it.
(b) They supported it.
(c) They did not support it.
(d) He did not comment on their view.

3. According to Paine in Of the Old and New Systems of Government, what was the American Presidency originally built on?
(a) A foundation of complex ideas.
(b) A foundation of popularity.
(c) A foundation of wisdom.
(d) A foundation of simple ideas.

4. What crucial point did Paine make about power in the Miscellaneous Chapter?
(a) Power cannot be inherited.
(b) Power cannot be given.
(c) Power cannot be misguided.
(d) Power cannot be corrupt.

5. Who did Paine contend that a monarchy was maintained to amuse?
(a) The stupid.
(b) The poor.
(c) The rich.
(d) The gullible.

Short Answer Questions

1. By writing Part Two of Rights of Man, what was Paine aiming to reveal about the claims of government to produce order?

2. What was the first part of Rights of Man written to accomplish?

3. What did Paine think could be abolished by a European Congress?

4. What did Paine do to help the cause being fought for in the American Revolution?

5. What is a good description of the second part of Rights of Man?

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