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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Chapters 36 & 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What warning does Hobbes give about prophets?
(a) Some people may try to pass themselves off as a prophet for their own gain.
(b) Some may be too powerful and miraculous to trust.
(c) Some may be prophets only for a short time.
(d) Some may not understand what God wants them to say.

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

3. Who cannot perform a miracle?
(a) an apostle of Christ
(b) a true believer in God
(c) a devil, angel, or other spirit
(d) a prophet of God

4. What does Hobbes mean when he says something must be strange and uncommon so people can believe it is the true work of God?
(a) a migraine
(b) a messenger
(c) a meditation
(d) a miracle

5. What is a fundamental interest on the part of a counselor?
(a) for the good of those that he counsels
(b) to hide his motives
(c) to deceive the people
(d) to get his own way

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hobbes identify as the Supreme Prophet?

2. How does Hobbes define injustice of an action?

3. What does Hobbes call a third law of nature?

4. What is a counselor's disadvantage in speaking only to one man?

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

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