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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 Chapter 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is needed to be able to judge what is just or unjust?
(a) judges
(b) contracts
(c) statistics
(d) lawyers

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

3. What is a fundamental interest on the part of a counselor?
(a) for the good of those that he counsels
(b) to get his own way
(c) to deceive the people
(d) to hide his motives

4. What does Hobbes identify as security against all evil, sickness, and death?
(a) public welfare
(b) the joys of eternal life and salvation
(c) wealth and prosperity
(d) miracles

5. Why does Hobbes suggest popular figures could be a danger to the commonwealth?
(a) They are entertainers who only want to put on a show.
(b) The people will love them more than the sovereign.
(c) They have the power and charisma to move people in the wrong direction.
(d) They know nothing about the workings of government.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do people want to make a covenant and select sovereigns?

2. Why did the idea of demons take prominence?

3. What is the sovereign power, whether it is an individual or an assembly?

4. What are the people expected to do?

5. What does Hobbes accept when peace is impossible?

(see the answer key)

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