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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Hobbes suggest it is not logical to follow the Golden Rule?
(a) when no one else is following it
(b) when there are no other people around
(c) during a natural disaster
(d) in times of war

2. How does Hobbes define a monarchy?
(a) In a monarchy, all the people hold power.
(b) In a monarchy, only the nobles hold power.
(c) In a monarchy, the assembly holds power.
(d) In a monarchy, only one man has power.

3. Who does Hobbes insist is of the greatest value to a commonwealth?
(a) the minister
(b) the sovreign
(c) the banker
(d) the teacher

4. How does Hobbes see the commonwealth?
(a) Like an army
(b) Like an artificial man
(c) Like a steam engine
(d) Like a church

5. What seems to be a contradiction in Hobbes' attitude toward protest?
(a) People are legally able to protest a political system, but not against the sovereign.
(b) People can protest but they cannot organize.
(c) People can legally protest but they can only do it openly.
(d) People cannot protest but they can camgaign for change.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the commonwealth need to successfully control the society?

2. What do counsels for the aristocracy generally do?

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

4. What are the people expected to do?

5. What does Hobbes say ends a discourse?

(see the answer key)

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