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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. What seems to be a contradiction in Hobbes' attitude toward protest?
(a) People can protest but they cannot organize.
(b) People can legally protest but they can only do it openly.
(c) People are legally able to protest a political system, but not against the sovereign.
(d) People cannot protest but they can camgaign for change.

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

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

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

5. Why can passion for power be dangerous?
(a) People can use evil means to get power.
(b) People can be deceived.
(c) People can be electrocuted.
(d) People cannot achieve it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hobbes' idea about self-protection in natural law?

2. In political systems, what are the two avenues of laws?

3. What is one instance when a crime cannot be punished?

4. What example does Hobbes give to support his idea that just banding together is not enough for protection?

5. How does Hobbes classify intellectual virtue?

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