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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. How much power did Paine think the Articles of Confederation gave the states?
(a) Too much.
(b) He did not comment on it.
(c) The right amount.
(d) Not enough.

2. What was the compact between the people of the United States that Paine mentioned in Of Constitutions?
(a) To develop a system based on taxes.
(b) To develop a system based on laws.
(c) To create and sustain a philosophy.
(d) To create and sustain a government.

3. What impressed Paine about the National Assembly in Rights of Man?
(a) Their ability to prevent revolt.
(b) Their patience.
(c) Their ability to restrain revolt.
(d) Their objectivity.

4. To make a point about the absurdity of Burke's argument, what did Paine say could not happen in England without consent?
(a) War could not be declared.
(b) Incomes could not be taxed.
(c) Money could not be used.
(d) Property could not be seized.

5. Depicting the flaw in Burke's way of thinking, what did Paine indicate was being ignored by Burke?
(a) Plots on behalf of other governments.
(b) Plots against other governments.
(c) Plots on behalf of the government.
(d) Plots against the government.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was the constitutional convention held?

3. How did Paine describe the mismanagement of government finances in countries like England and France?

4. What did Paine say was crucial to a good constitution at the end of Of Constitutions?

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

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