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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author believes that the strength of the individual is insufficient to overcome which of the following?
(a) Obstacles to survival.
(b) Obstacles to property ownership.
(c) The will of the many.
(d) The will of a powerful ruler.

2. According to the author, who benefits in war?
(a) The soldiers.
(b) The rulers.
(c) The rich individuals.
(d) No one.

3. The state is supposed to enact laws that protect personal property from which of the following?
(a) Being taken by force.
(b) Being taken by others.
(c) Being taken by law.
(d) Being taken.

4. When the author states that inspiration for lawmakers must come from God, whom of the following does he cite as examples?
(a) Lawmakers in India.
(b) Lawmakers in Ancient Greece.
(c) Lawmakers in Egypt.
(d) Lawmakers in the Jewish religion.

5. The author believes that a human's most basic instinct is the will to do which of the following?
(a) Have power.
(b) Rule.
(c) Survive.
(d) Procreate.

Short Answer Questions

1. The right of which of the following terms in the first degree refers to private property rights under the state?

2. The author believes he is a citizen of which of the following?

3. Which of the following does the author consider to be the only thing that can direct a state toward decisions of the common good?

4. The private will is inclined to which of the following?

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

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