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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 example does Hobbes give to support his idea that just banding together is not enough for protection?
(a) Two families joined are not powerful enough to combat three families.
(b) A hundred rabbits can scare a hunter.
(c) Twenty sheep cannot fight off a pack of wolves.
(d) A flock of birds cannot defeat the cat.

2. When does Hobbes suggest it is not logical to follow the Golden Rule?
(a) when there are no other people around
(b) during a natural disaster
(c) in times of war
(d) when no one else is following it

3. What does Hobbes say a person is doing when he stops defending himself?
(a) doing the right thing
(b) depending on the commonwealth
(c) practicing the Golden Rule
(d) surrendering his life and his possessions

4. How may a commonwealth be formed?
(a) the first is by election and the second is by popularity
(b) the first is by natural force or acquisition and the second is by mutual agreement.
(c) the first is by inheritance and the second is by accident
(d) the first is by experience and the second is by heredity

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some of his voluntary motions?

2. What type of book is LEVIATHAN?

3. What does Hobbes say about controlling thoughts?

4. What does Hobbes accept when peace is impossible?

5. What is the first right of a sovereign power?

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