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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two systems does Hobbes define within a commonwealth?
(a) democrat and republican
(b) tyranny and ordinary
(c) open and closed
(d) private and political

2. In addition to the Spirit of God, what other ethereal beings does Hobbes mention?
(a) aerial bodies such as angels
(b) pixies
(c) demons
(d) leprechauns

3. What does Hobbes identify as the two ways one can hold sway over others?
(a) money and gifts
(b) power and control
(c) counsel and command
(d) charisma and intelligence

4. What, according to Hobbes, is the first priority of the sovereign?
(a) to demand respect
(b) to ensure the safety of the people
(c) to build spnendid palaces
(d) to become known by other sovereigns

5. What kinds of questions does Hobbes say people have little interest in?
(a) things that involve faith
(b) things that have to do with the supernatural
(c) things that have no known answers
(d) things that have absolute answers like math and science

Short Answer Questions

1. In political systems, what are the two avenues of laws?

2. What is impunity?

3. What does Hobbes call the blood flow of a commonwealth?

4. Why must a sovereign publish and instruct people about his laws?

5. What are the people expected to do?

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