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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. To what does Hobbes say people attribute that which is unknown?
(a) to scientific researsh
(b) to ghosts and spirits
(c) to imagination
(d) to God and religion

2. What does Hobbes say people are either born with or develop?
(a) personalities and names
(b) fingers and toes
(c) appetites and aversions
(d) hair and fingernails

3. What does Hobbes think of using metaphors?
(a) They are never understood.
(b) They are useful.
(c) They are improper.
(d) They cost too much.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Hobbes give as a meaningless combination of words?

2. What does Hobbes say about controlling thoughts?

3. What two factors does Hobbes believe control mental discourse?

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

5. To be sure one has found reason, what is necessary?

(see the answer key)

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