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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 20 & 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hobbes classify intellectual virtue?
(a) having natural innocence
(b) having natural wit or a quick imagination
(c) having a high IQ
(d) having insight into spiritual matters

2. What results are there when an actor makes a contract?
(a) The contract is invalid.
(b) The author is also bound.
(c) The contract must be approved.
(d) The author is not bound to it.

3. Why can passion for power be dangerous?
(a) People cannot achieve it.
(b) People can use evil means to get power.
(c) People can be deceived.
(d) People can be electrocuted.

4. Why do people want to make a covenant and select sovereigns?
(a) to be like the other commonweaths around them
(b) to prevent having to relinquish freedoms
(c) to allow for orderly disagreement
(d) to rid themselves of political uneasiness

5. How does Hobbes classify a person who speaks for himself?
(a) As an author
(b) As a diplomat
(c) As a boaster
(d) As a politician

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hobbes say that virtue is comparative?

2. What does Hobbes define as moral virtues?

3. What are some of his voluntary motions?

4. What kind of idea does Hobbes classify as good wit?

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

(see the answer key)

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