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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 kind of idea does Hobbes classify as good wit?
(a) one that everyone can agree to
(b) one so unique that nobody else would have thought of it
(c) one open to argument and debate
(d) one that produces only good results

2. How does Hobbes define a monarchy?
(a) In a monarchy, all the people hold power.
(b) In a monarchy, only one man has power.
(c) In a monarchy, the assembly holds power.
(d) In a monarchy, only the nobles hold power.

3. How does Hobbes say a commonwealth is taken by acquisition?
(a) In fear of death, men surrender to the new commonwealth
(b) Money is exchanged for the new territory.
(c) People ask to join a bigger commonwealth.
(d) Adjacent territory is annexed by vote.

4. What is the sovereign power, whether it is an individual or an assembly?
(a) the courts
(b) a king and his court
(c) the senate
(d) the representative of the commonwealth

5. Why does Hobbes contend that no sovereign can do wrong to anyone under his authority?
(a) They entered into the contract to create the sovereign.
(b) There is divine Right of Kings.
(c) The sovereign is led by God.
(d) The sovereign is exempt from making mistakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hobbes call reasoning with oneself?

2. What is the first right of a sovereign power?

3. How does Hobbes classify the person or group of people who have someone speak for them?

4. How does Hobbes define liberty?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the two ways Hobbes says a commonwealth is created?

3. What are the three sovereignties Hobbes defines?

4. How does Hobbes illustrate what he calls compound imagination?

5. What does Hobbes say about justice, gratitude, modesty, equity, and mercy?

6. How does Hobbes differentiate between command and counsel?

7. How does Hobbes say that a group may be classified as an author?

8. How does Hobbes define justice?

9. How does Hobbes say competition comes into human relations?

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

(see the answer keys)

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