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

2. 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) Totality.
(c) Convention.
(d) Veiled proceedings.

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

4. Men can accomplish more if they band together and work toward which of the following?
(a) The desire of the powerful.
(b) The good of the poorest.
(c) The common good.
(d) The desire of the majority.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, which of the following contributes toward obedience having less value?

2. The author believes that a human's most basic instinct is the will to do which of the following?

3. The social contract equalizes all men in which of the following?

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

5. According to the author, a city is a collection of which of the following?

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