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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. What, left uncontrolled, does Hobbes say can lead to misery and unhappiness?
(a) pride, sloth, and gluttany
(b) hunger, alcohol, and hedonism
(c) competition, harmful shyness, and vain glory
(d) personality, education, and drive

2. What does Hobbes call a third law of nature?
(a) habitation
(b) justice
(c) the inevitability of death
(d) security

3. Which two forms of government need not worry about succession?
(a) neither a communist nor an empire
(b) neither a monarchy nor an anarchy
(c) neither a republic nor a dictatorship
(d) neither a democracy nor an aristocracy

4. What does Hobbes call reasoning with oneself?
(a) Marking
(b) Foolish
(c) Impossible
(d) Insanity

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Hobbes give as a meaningless combination of words?

2. When many people first get together, what are they called?

3. How does Hobbes define a monarchy?

4. How does Hobbes classify discourse that cannot be proven?

5. When is there nothing illegal or unjust in any action done by anyone?

(see the answer key)

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