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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of book is LEVIATHAN?
(a) A science fiction book
(b) A book of political philosophy
(c) A book about large fish
(d) A book about comparative religion

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hobbes say leads to competition among people?

3. Who does Hobbes insist is of the greatest value to a commonwealth?

4. What is the sovereign power, whether it is an individual or an assembly?

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

(see the answer key)

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