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

2. Why does Hobbes say that virtue is comparative?
(a) If virtue is equal then there is no evil.
(b) If there are no comparisons there are no problems.
(c) If all things were equal, this would be heaven.
(d) If all things were equal in all men, nothing would be prized.

3. What is Hobbes' only conditionality regarding all people being created equal?
(a) Some may be taller than others.
(b) Some may be better looking than others.
(c) Some may be born into money.
(d) Some may be stronger or smarter than others.

4. What does Hobbes say is a hostile and illegal act by the authority?
(a) indictment after very long investigations
(b) holding trials too quickly after a crime has been charged
(c) a person is injured by public authority without public condemnation
(d) searches of a person's homes

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the subjects in the Kingdom of God?

2. What does Hobbes say is God's right to establish His laws?

3. What does Hobbes say leads to competition among people?

4. How does Hobbes define liberty?

5. Who is it that Hobbes says belong to the Kingdom of God?

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