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

2. What does Hobbes say is a hostile and illegal act by the authority?
(a) indictment after very long investigations
(b) holding trials too quickly after a crime has been charged
(c) searches of a person's homes
(d) a person is injured by public authority without public condemnation

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

4. What is Hobbes' idea about ownership of commodities in a commonwealth?
(a) Only native commodities belong to the sovereign.
(b) All commodities naturally belong to the sovereign.
(c) People own what they work for.
(d) Nobody owns commodities in a commonwealth.

5. Why must people create a covenant or agreement to give power to one person, or small group of people?
(a) That is the natural way of doing things.
(b) Too many cooks spoil the broth.
(c) Some think too highly of themselves or blow things out of proportion.
(d) It is not possible to assemble all the people all the time.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Hobbes define punishment?

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

4. When does Hobbes suggest it is not logical to follow the Golden Rule?

5. What does Hobbes accept when peace is impossible?

(see the answer key)

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