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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 define injustice of an action?
(a) injury
(b) a lawsuit
(c) premeditation
(d) accidents

2. What option does Hobbes say everyone has?
(a) to talk or be quiet
(b) to live or die
(c) to live in misery or happiness
(d) to work or play

3. What does Hobbes say is needed to protect people from danger?
(a) civil laws
(b) a strong militia
(c) strong churches
(d) a choice of weapons

4. What is Hobbes' idea about self-protection in natural law?
(a) With people it is not necessary.
(b) In nature, every person has the right to protect his own life.
(c) It is not natural to protect oneself, it should be done by the commonwealth.
(d) Humans have a right to preemptive strikes.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Hobbes contend that no sovereign can do wrong to anyone under his authority?

4. Where does Hobbes insist people go when they disagree?

5. Why does Hobbes say it is natural for the mother to have dominion over children?

(see the answer key)

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