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. To begin the Preface, what was Paine's response to Burke's lack of support for the French Revolution?
(a) Anger.
(b) Amusement.
(c) Shock.
(d) Disapppointment.

2. Which other war had Burke previously supported?
(a) Seven Years War.
(b) American Revolution.
(c) Glorious Revolution.
(d) French and Indian War.

3. When did the burning and devastation of London take place that Paine referred to in his attempt to disprove Burke's opinion of the French people?
(a) 1730.
(b) 1770.
(c) 1750.
(d) 1780.

4. Which word did Paine use to describe the monarchy in the Miscellaneous Chapter?
(a) Fallacy.
(b) Fraud.
(c) Illusion.
(d) Scam.

5. In the Conclusion of Part One, how did Paine label the new era that was producing successful Republics?
(a) The Age of Revolutions.
(b) The Age of Rebellions.
(c) The Revolutionary Era.
(d) The Rebellious Era.

Short Answer Questions

1. Announcing the arrival of representative government at the end of Ways and Means of Improving the Conditions of Europe, how did Paine advise that future revolution should be contemplated?

2. Why did Paine have an accurate account of the Revolution he discussed in Rights of Man?

3. Instead of rights, what did Paine say was included in Burke's arguments?

4. As mentioned in Ways and Means of Improving the Conditions of Europe, what year did the Glorious Revolution take place?

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

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