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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. Why does law need interpretation?
(a) in order to apply it to distinct situations
(b) in order to change its meanings
(c) in order to make sure it is not understood
(d) in order to confuse the public

2. Why must a sovereign publish and instruct people about his laws?
(a) because the people will then know how intelligent he is
(b) because he can confuse the people otherwise
(c) because otherwise people are in danger of being unjustly arrested
(d) because he had nothing better to do with his time

3. What two things does Hobbes say are necessary to be received into the Kingdom of God?
(a) taking instruction and passing a test
(b) obeying both God and the sovereign simultaneously
(c) bowing down and kissing the ground
(d) swearing allegiance and kissing a ring

4. Why does Hobbes say that people attribute the unknown to ghosts, spirits, or other things that can never exist?
(a) They have experienced the supernatural.
(b) They have had experience with seances.
(c) They do not know how to think logically.
(d) They believe in astrology.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do God's miracles never go against the sovereign?

3. What is the end result of worshiping?

4. What example does Hobbes give to support his idea that just banding together is not enough for protection?

5. Who does Hobbes identify as the Supreme Prophet?

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