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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapters 11 & 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hobbes insist that the commonwealth is born out of human politics?
(a) It is established on the basis of the good of the soverign.
(b) It is established on scientific principles only.
(c) It is established on a basis of faith in God.
(d) It is established in obedience, laws, peace, charity and civil society

2. Who does Hobbes insist is of the greatest value to a commonwealth?
(a) the minister
(b) the sovreign
(c) the teacher
(d) the banker

3. How does Hobbes describe his compound imagination?
(a) Like seeing a man and a horse and imagining a centaur
(b) Like seeing a dog and a cat and imagining a kangaroo
(c) Like seeing an appl and an orange and imagining a melon
(d) Like seeing a carriage and a house and imagining a train

4. What is an example of Hobbes' unprovable discourse?
(a) the law of gravity
(b) whether cows talk
(c) which way the wind blows
(d) if God exists or not

5. What does Hobbes say leads to competition among people?
(a) restless desire
(b) religion
(c) different abilities
(d) different interests

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hobbes think of using metaphors?

2. Why does Hobbes say that people are always seeking more power, wealth, or popularity?

3. What does Hobbes say about controlling thoughts?

4. How does Hobbes classify discourse that cannot be proven?

5. Where does Hobbes insist people go when they disagree?

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