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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. Who does the author cite as an example of someone who attempted good reform, but did not know his people well enough to succeed?
(a) Ivan the Great.
(b) Catherine the Great.
(c) Peter the Great.
(d) Nicholas the Great.

2. According to the author, people who live under a tyrant or despot, yet find their lives peaceful, are experiencing which of the following types of slavery?
(a) Spiritual.
(b) Social.
(c) Political.
(d) Thoughtful.

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

4. Where does the author believe government to have the best and truest form of ultimate power?
(a) In one man.
(b) In a body of men.
(c) With the people.
(d) With the military.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of community does the author envision in a seaside state?

2. According to the author, which of the following is a significant problem with a monarchy?

3. Which of the following does the author believes to be few in number in a well-ordered state?

4. According to the author, unless natural circumstances are taken into account by the legislator, the laws will be which of the following?

5. When men work together in the way that the author suggests, it produces what type of authority?

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