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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, war originates from the relationship between which of the following?
(a) Families.
(b) Resources.
(c) Kings.
(d) States.

2. Which of the following terms refers to a generalized rule, way of communicating, or way of conducting affairs?
(a) Convention.
(b) Society.
(c) Constitution.
(d) Contract.

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

4. According to the author, a city is a collection of which of the following?
(a) Families.
(b) Buildings.
(c) Areas.
(d) Citizens.

5. By being part of the social contract, man does which of the following?
(a) Gains property rights.
(b) Becomes master of himself.
(c) Gains friendships.
(d) Becomes a slave to others.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. According to the author, who benefits in war?

3. The author believes that the strength of the individual is insufficient to overcome which of the following?

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

5. The author states that moral equality must be substituted for which of the following in a social contract?

(see the answer key)

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