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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. When is there nothing illegal or unjust in any action done by anyone?
(a) when there is no commonwealth
(b) when the commonwealth is too spread out
(c) when no one is looking
(d) when there are guidelines

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

3. What is the second right of the sovereign?
(a) The sovereign may travel as often as necessary.
(b) The sovereign cannot be forfeited.
(c) The sovereign can name all successors.
(d) The sovereign cannot be forced to go to war.

4. 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.

5. What needs to be given to the shy people?
(a) large amounts of financial aid
(b) laws to prevent their abuse
(c) encouragement to get out and attain what the others have
(d) an economic bailout package

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an example of Hobbes' unprovable discourse?

2. In his comparison of the commonwealth to the body, what does Hobbes identify as the role of the sovereign?

3. How does Hobbes define a monarchy?

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

5. To be sure one has found reason, what is necessary?

(see the answer key)

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