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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author believes that sparsely populated areas are those that provide potential for which of the following?
(a) Educators.
(b) Tyrants.
(c) Legislators.
(d) Philosophers.

2. Which of the following best describes Grotius?
(a) A scientific philosopher.
(b) A family philosopher.
(c) A social philosopher.
(d) A religious philosopher.

3. According to the author, the ideal legislator is objective, intelligent, and which of the following?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Creative.
(c) Delicate.
(d) Compassionate.

4. What type of community does the author envision in a seaside state?
(a) Industrial community.
(b) Populous community.
(c) Shipping community.
(d) Agricultural community.

5. The author believes that men are not naturally which of the following?
(a) Social.
(b) Enemies.
(c) Violent.
(d) Powerful.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author believes that a legislator must not have which of the following over other men?

2. As long as people create and define their government according to the Sovereign Will, the nation will do which of the following?

3. By which of the following terms does the author state that the power of deciding for the whole of the body can only be established?

4. The Sovereign Will is subject to which of the following in a constant way?

5. According to the author, no man has any natural authority over which of the following?

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