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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 does the commonwealth need to successfully control the society?
(a) important welfare programs to help the poor
(b) the cooperation of neighboring principalities
(c) ample money to maintain the economy
(d) power over people to administer punishments

2. What does Hobbes call the intention to do wrong or harm another?
(a) absence of forethought
(b) a bad idea
(c) nothing illegal
(d) injustice before the action is carried out

3. Why does Hobbes insist that the commonwealth is born out of human politics?
(a) It is established on scientific principles only.
(b) It is established on a basis of faith in God.
(c) It is established on the basis of the good of the soverign.
(d) It is established in obedience, laws, peace, charity and civil society

4. What are examples of Hobbes' involuntary motions?
(a) thinking, eating, and reading
(b) planning, acting, and rejoicing
(c) breathing, blood flow, and other bodily functions
(d) writing, feeling, and sleeping

5. When many people first get together, what are they called?
(a) A mob
(b) A gaggle
(c) A multitude
(d) A hodge podge

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the sovereign's right in legal matters?

2. How may a commonwealth be formed?

3. Why does Hobbes say men will give up some of their freedoms?

4. What can the commonwealth do to check bad behavior of its citizens?

5. What are some of his voluntary motions?

(see the answer key)

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