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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Of Constitutions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides the mutual dependence of man, what did Paine think would drive social order forward?
(a) Varied laws.
(b) Reciprocal interests.
(c) Varied interests.
(d) Reciprocal laws.

2. How many prefaces did the first part of Rights of Man have?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

3. Based on the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Of Citizens, by the National Assembly of France, whose will did the law express?
(a) The government.
(b) Other governments.
(c) The community.
(d) The previous officials.

4. What did Paine think could be abolished by a European Congress?
(a) War.
(b) Taxation.
(c) Government.
(d) Politics.

5. What was it about George Washington, the first American President, that Paine thought put all of the kings to shame?
(a) His character.
(b) His independence.
(c) His courage.
(d) His loyalty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following is not included in Paine's list of the general forms of government authority?

2. Compared to previous Revolutions, what did Paine think future Revolutions would be like?

3. Which part of the English Constitution did Paine cite as a significant achievement?

4. What was Paine's opinion of Burke's new work when he wrote Part Two of Rights of Man?

5. What did Paine think was the origin of the delegated power of government?

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