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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. What example does Hobbes give as a meaningless combination of words?
(a) gentle giant
(b) holy war
(c) easy labor
(d) round square

2. To be sure one has found reason, what is necessary?
(a) All affirmations and negations must be considered.
(b) It must stand the test of time.
(c) The negations must be discarded.
(d) The soverign must be consulted.

3. What are the people expected to do?
(a) abstain from violence, private revenges, robbing, and violating their neighbors
(b) demonstrate agains the sovereign when they do not agree with the laws
(c) obey only the laws that make sense to them
(d) make more money for the sovereign so greater shows can be put on

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hobbes insist is of the greatest value to a commonwealth?

2. To what does Hobbes say people attribute that which is unknown?

3. What are the ways in which, according to Hobbes, people can worship God?

4. What does Hobbes say is the purpose of punishment?

5. How does Hobbes define liberty?

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