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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. Where does Hobbes insist people go when they disagree?
(a) To a teacher
(b) To a priest
(c) To the boxing ring
(d) To a judge

2. What does Hobbes say about controlling thoughts?
(a) The commonwealth controls thoughts.
(b) People learn to do it at an early age.
(c) People cannot always do it.
(d) Thought should not be controlled.

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

4. 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 everyone can agree to
(c) one open to argument and debate
(d) one that produces only good results

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hobbes think of using metaphors?

2. Why can passion for power be dangerous?

3. How does Hobbes suggest that people reason?

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

5. What are some of his voluntary motions?

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