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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 Chapter 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What practices of the Roman Church does Hobbes take exception to?
(a) Calling the worship service a mass
(b) Reading the Bible to the congregations
(c) Missionary efforts among the heathen
(d) the canonization of saints, the procession of idols and holy images, and the use of wax candles

2. What can a man do when speaking to a group?
(a) force others to remain silent
(b) stand behind a podium to protect himself
(c) read from a prepared speech
(d) use oratory tools to persuade and win over the group

3. Why does Hobbes insist that the commonwealth comes first?
(a) The commonwealth may vote to forbid religion.
(b) God wants all people to obey the laws of their nation.
(c) One can see the commonwealth but cannot see God.
(d) Without the commonwealth there is no freedom of religion.

4. When does Hobbes suggest it is not logical to follow the Golden Rule?
(a) in times of war
(b) when no one else is following it
(c) during a natural disaster
(d) when there are no other people around

5. What is the end result of worshiping?
(a) mental exercise
(b) giving someone power
(c) showing superiority
(d) hole in the knees of trousers

Short Answer Questions

1. When is there nothing illegal or unjust in any action done by anyone?

2. What does Hobbes mean by anything spoken by God and those concerning Him and his government?

3. How does Hobbes classify discourse that cannot be proven?

4. How does Hobbes say people can poison others and thus promote the dissolution of the commonwealth?

5. What does Hobbes say is a problem people have of understanding the Kingdom of Darkness?

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