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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, which of the following does man give up in the social contract?
(a) Unlimited speech.
(b) Unlimited property.
(c) Unlimited power.
(d) Unlimited freedom.

2. The author believes that force does not constitute which of the following?
(a) Power.
(b) Need.
(c) Enslavement.
(d) Right.

3. When an individual's will is in conflict with the will of the whole, what must the individual do?
(a) Draw people to his side.
(b) Advocate for his position.
(c) Surrender his will.
(d) Revolt.

4. Which of the following refers to an imposition of an unnatural authority that is contrary to human nature?
(a) Revolution.
(b) Force.
(c) Revolt.
(d) War.

5. 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?
(a) Proper ordering.
(b) Convention.
(c) Totality.
(d) Veiled proceedings.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, which of the following does man gain in the social contract?

2. Men can accomplish more if they band together and work toward which of the following?

3. The author believes that when citizens become enlightened they have to seize which of the following for themselves?

4. According to the author, violence is a poor means of maintaining which of the following?

5. Who is Grotius?

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