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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapters 11 & 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of book is LEVIATHAN?
(a) A book of political philosophy
(b) A science fiction book
(c) A book about large fish
(d) A book about comparative religion

2. Why does Hobbes say that virtue is comparative?
(a) If all things were equal in all men, nothing would be prized.
(b) If there are no comparisons there are no problems.
(c) If all things were equal, this would be heaven.
(d) If virtue is equal then there is no evil.

3. How does Hobbes classify discourse that cannot be proven?
(a) opinion
(b) theorems
(c) scientific
(d) attitudes

4. What kind of idea does Hobbes classify as good wit?
(a) one that produces only good results
(b) one that everyone can agree to
(c) one open to argument and debate
(d) one so unique that nobody else would have thought of it

5. Why can passion for power be dangerous?
(a) People can be electrocuted.
(b) People cannot achieve it.
(c) People can use evil means to get power.
(d) People can be deceived.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hobbes call reasoning with oneself?

2. How does Hobbes suggest that people reason?

3. What is an example of Hobbes' unprovable discourse?

4. What are some of his voluntary motions?

5. What does Hobbes say ends a discourse?

(see the answer key)

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