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

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

3. How does Hobbes define injustice of an action?
(a) premeditation
(b) a lawsuit
(c) accidents
(d) injury

4. What is the sovereign power, whether it is an individual or an assembly?
(a) the representative of the commonwealth
(b) the courts
(c) a king and his court
(d) the senate

5. What example does Hobbes give as a meaningless combination of words?
(a) round square
(b) gentle giant
(c) holy war
(d) easy labor

Short Answer Questions

1. How may a commonwealth be formed?

2. What type of book is LEVIATHAN?

3. What example does Hobbes give to support his idea that just banding together is not enough for protection?

4. How does Hobbes classify a person who speaks for himself?

5. What is needed to be able to judge what is just or unjust?

(see the answer key)

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