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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 20 & 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hobbes insist that the commonwealth is born out of human politics?
(a) It is established on scientific principles only.
(b) It is established on a basis of faith in God.
(c) It is established in obedience, laws, peace, charity and civil society
(d) It is established on the basis of the good of the soverign.

2. What does Hobbes say leads to competition among people?
(a) different interests
(b) different abilities
(c) religion
(d) restless desire

3. What happens in an assembly that cannot happen with a monarch?
(a) A monarch has to listen to the nobles.
(b) An assembly never has to come to a conclusion.
(c) A monarch cannot disagree with himself.
(d) An assembly wears whatever clothes they want.

4. How does Hobbes define injustice of an action?
(a) accidents
(b) premeditation
(c) a lawsuit
(d) injury

5. How does Hobbes define a pact or covenant?
(a) when something is sold or traded
(b) when any promise is made
(c) when something is transferred or traded for future payment
(d) when money changes hands

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hobbes classify a person who speaks for himself?

2. What does Hobbes say a person is doing when he stops defending himself?

3. What does Hobbes identify as three basic human fears?

4. Why must people create a covenant or agreement to give power to one person, or small group of people?

5. What does Hobbes think of using metaphors?

(see the answer key)

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