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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does the author suggest to be the best time for a state to be established?
(a) During a time of relative peace.
(b) In the middle of prosperity.
(c) At the time that violence comes to an end.
(d) At the beginning of war.

2. The author suggest that the government which is simplest is which of the following?
(a) Best.
(b) Best for all.
(c) Worst.
(d) Mediocre.

3. The author believes that the government does not have the right to lay greater responsibility on one person than another because the government then becomes which of the following?
(a) Personal.
(b) General.
(c) Specific.
(d) Temporary.

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

5. In Chapter 12, the author summarizes his theme that which of the following is necessary for law and government?
(a) Morality.
(b) Legality.
(c) Consistency.
(d) Adaptability.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what ancient government was the need for representatives non-existent?

3. The author believes that slavery is bad, but that it was a worthwhile price to pay because it allowed individuals to do which of the following?

4. The term, patriarchal refers to which of the following being dominant?

5. According to the author, the Princes who act as executives are fulfilling their duty as which of the following?

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