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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hobbes think of using metaphors?
(a) They are useful.
(b) They are improper.
(c) They cost too much.
(d) They are never understood.

2. What does Hobbes call reasoning with oneself?
(a) Marking
(b) Impossible
(c) Insanity
(d) Foolish

3. How must a counselor speak?
(a) angrily so that the group will fear him
(b) with a lot of repetition so his points sink in
(c) loudly so he can be heard at the back of the group
(d) truthfully and concisely without using too many confusing and eloquent words

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

5. What is the first right of a sovereign power?
(a) the right to remain in power
(b) the right to keep changing the laws to its advantage
(c) the right to live in a palace
(d) the right to own slaves

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hobbes say that having friends, followers, and servants is the greatest power?

2. What seems to be a contradiction in Hobbes' attitude toward protest?

3. What is Hobbes' idea about self-protection in natural law?

4. When a multitude becomes one group, what must they select?

5. Why does Hobbes say men will give up some of their freedoms?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hobbes define the origins of religion?

2. In any political situation, what does Hobbes identify as a basic right?

3. How does Hobbes identify skepticism in regards to belief?

4. What is one advantage Hobbes sees in a monarchy?

5. Describe briefly Hobbes' contract of a commonwealth.

6. In what way does Hobbes warn against errors in logic or speech?

7. What is Hobbes idea of people being created equal?

8. How does Hobbes describe a despotic dominion?

9. What does Hobbes say about having an aversion to something people know nothing about?

10. Why does Hobbes say that people fear other people?

(see the answer keys)

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