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

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

3. Why does Hobbes say that people are always seeking more power, wealth, or popularity?
(a) People believe in the supernatural.
(b) People can think.
(c) People are restless.
(d) People are like animals.

4. What does Hobbes accept when peace is impossible?
(a) diplomacy
(b) hiding
(c) war
(d) surrender

5. What is the term he uses for reasoning with another person?
(a) Arguing
(b) Stygmatizing
(c) disconcerting
(d) Signifying

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of book is LEVIATHAN?

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

3. What are some of his voluntary motions?

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

5. Why does Hobbes insist that the commonwealth is born out of human politics?

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