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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ways and Means of Improving the Conditions of Europe, Interspersed with Miscellaneous Observations.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which event did Paine refer to in Of the Origin of the Present Old Governments as he discussed the formation of the English government?
(a) The Italian Wars.
(b) The Norman Conquest.
(c) The Hundred Years' War.
(d) The English Civil War.

2. How did Paine describe reasoning with the states in the Preface?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Commendable.
(c) Unacceptable.
(d) Pointless.

3. Which plot was uncovered with the storming of the Bastille?
(a) A plot to abolish parliament.
(b) A plot to disband the military.
(c) A plot to reduce the military.
(d) A plot to steal from the parliament.

4. How did Paine describe the mismanagement of government finances in countries like England and France?
(a) Limited.
(b) Expected.
(c) Uncontrollable.
(d) Shocking.

5. What idea did Burke's views lead to, according to Paine in the Miscellaneous Chapter?
(a) Government cannot be governed by too little principles.
(b) Government is governed by too many principles.
(c) Government cannot be governed by too many principles.
(d) Government is governed by no principles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which term that Burke used to label the French people did Paine consider to be an insult?

2. According to Paine, where did Burke derive his arguments from?

3. What word did Paine use to describe the English Constitution in Of Constitutions?

4. To begin the Preface, what was Paine's response to Burke's lack of support for the French Revolution?

5. Which one of the following was not included in Paine's description of how America was prospering in Of Society and Civilization?

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