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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author believes that all power comes from which of the following?
(a) Force.
(b) Human nature.
(c) Violence.
(d) God.

2. The will of all is a conglomeration of which of the following?
(a) Private interests.
(b) Private charities.
(c) Private companies.
(d) Private needs.

3. According to the author, no man has any natural authority over which of the following?
(a) His family.
(b) His state.
(c) His beliefs.
(d) His fellows.

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

5. The author insists that the system of advisers to a Prince, in a monarchy, will be which of the following?
(a) Full of friends.
(b) Full of experts.
(c) Corrupt.
(d) Helpful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the name that the author gives to a state that is governed by enlightened laws solely for the public interest?

2. The author believes that a seaside state has almost unlimited means of which of the following?

3. The author compares authoritarian societies to which of the following social structures?

4. The author states that a social contract in a bad government does which of the following?

5. The citizens of Rome were freed from their day-to-day chores by slaves which allowed them to do which of the following?

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