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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hobbes suggest that people reason?
(a) By mathematical equations
(b) By first getting burned
(c) By counting on fingers and toes
(d) By adding or subtracting two thoughts

2. What needs to be given to the shy people?
(a) large amounts of financial aid
(b) laws to prevent their abuse
(c) an economic bailout package
(d) encouragement to get out and attain what the others have

3. How does Hobbes classify intellectual virtue?
(a) having a high IQ
(b) having natural wit or a quick imagination
(c) having insight into spiritual matters
(d) having natural innocence

4. What does Hobbes identify as three basic human fears?
(a) fear of being robbed, raped, or ousted from their homes
(b) fear of work, being social, and talking too much
(c) fear of snakes, spideers, and scorpions
(d) fear of the dark, the weather, and wild animals

5. To be sure one has found reason, what is necessary?
(a) The negations must be discarded.
(b) The soverign must be consulted.
(c) It must stand the test of time.
(d) All affirmations and negations must be considered.

Short Answer Questions

1. What option does Hobbes say everyone has?

2. What does Hobbes say a person is doing when he stops defending himself?

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

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

5. What are examples of Hobbes' involuntary motions?

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