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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who must speak of the same God in which all Christians believe?
(a) prophets
(b) mayors
(c) assemblies
(d) any soverign

3. What can the commonwealth do to check bad behavior of its citizens?
(a) Put everyone into servitude.
(b) Put power limits on subjects of the nation.
(c) Increase the quality of education.
(d) Provide everything for the subjects.

4. How does Hobbes classify the person or group of people who have someone speak for them?
(a) As actors
(b) As dummies
(c) As uneducated
(d) As helpless

5. What does Hobbes think of using metaphors?
(a) They are never understood.
(b) They are useful.
(c) They are improper.
(d) They cost too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hobbes identify as the Supreme Prophet?

2. What does Hobbes say are the three types of commonwealth?

3. What does Hobbes define as moral virtues?

4. What must punishment focus on?

5. What is a fundamental interest on the part of a counselor?

(see the answer key)

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