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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. 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.

2. How does Hobbes classify discourse that cannot be proven?
(a) theorems
(b) attitudes
(c) scientific
(d) opinion

3. What is the one exception to a defense of not knowing the law?
(a) ignorance may be applied if everyone has forgotten it
(b) ignorance may be applied if the law is obscure
(c) ignorance may be applied if a person cannot read
(d) ignorance may apply to someone is if he is a foreigner

4. When is there nothing illegal or unjust in any action done by anyone?
(a) when there is no commonwealth
(b) when there are guidelines
(c) when no one is looking
(d) when the commonwealth is too spread out

5. Who does Hobbes say can never be excommunicated?
(a) a sovereign
(b) a woman
(c) a judge
(d) an ecclesiastical

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hobbes suggest that people reason?

2. What is an example of Hobbes' unprovable discourse?

3. What does Hobbes describe as an external sign of God's special workings on their hearts so that afterwards they teach the Word of God?

4. What is the sovereign's right in legal matters?

5. What are some Biblical books Hobbes says are written about certain people and not written by them?

(see the answer key)

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