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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. Who is a person who speaks directly to God and is a predictor of the future according to Hobbes?
(a) a vizier
(b) a visionary
(c) a prophet
(d) a soothsayer

2. What does Hobbes mean by anything spoken by God and those concerning Him and his government?
(a) the Word of God
(b) the Golden Rule
(c) the Prophets
(d) the Ten Commandments

3. What does Hobbes call a third law of nature?
(a) habitation
(b) security
(c) the inevitability of death
(d) justice

4. Why does law need interpretation?
(a) in order to change its meanings
(b) in order to make sure it is not understood
(c) in order to confuse the public
(d) in order to apply it to distinct situations

5. How must a counselor speak?
(a) with a lot of repetition so his points sink in
(b) truthfully and concisely without using too many confusing and eloquent words
(c) angrily so that the group will fear him
(d) loudly so he can be heard at the back of the group

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hobbes call the intention to do wrong or harm another?

2. What warning does Hobbes give about prophets?

3. What does Hobbes identify as the two ways one can hold sway over others?

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

5. Who does Hobbes identify as the Supreme Prophet?

(see the answer key)

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