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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How may a commonwealth be formed?
(a) the first is by natural force or acquisition and the second is by mutual agreement.
(b) the first is by inheritance and the second is by accident
(c) the first is by experience and the second is by heredity
(d) the first is by election and the second is by popularity

2. What is Hobbes' idea about self-protection in natural law?
(a) Humans have a right to preemptive strikes.
(b) In nature, every person has the right to protect his own life.
(c) It is not natural to protect oneself, it should be done by the commonwealth.
(d) With people it is not necessary.

3. Why does Hobbes say men will give up some of their freedoms?
(a) when it does not cost them anything
(b) to seek protection for their lives and those of their family
(c) when they are given other freedoms in return
(d) when they go to prison

4. What does Hobbes say is the purpose of punishment?
(a) to prevent people from breaking the law
(b) to show who is boss
(c) to keep the criminals off the streets
(d) to have a public entertainment when someone is flogged

5. What does the commonwealth need to successfully control the society?
(a) power over people to administer punishments
(b) ample money to maintain the economy
(c) the cooperation of neighboring principalities
(d) important welfare programs to help the poor

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems to be a contradiction in Hobbes' attitude toward protest?

2. Why do people want to make a covenant and select sovereigns?

3. What does Hobbes call an evil inflicted on a person who has usurped or forged his or her power?

4. Why does Hobbes say that having friends, followers, and servants is the greatest power?

5. What does Hobbes say is needed to protect people from danger?

(see the answer key)

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