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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Hobbes say people attribute that which is unknown?
(a) to scientific researsh
(b) to ghosts and spirits
(c) to imagination
(d) to God and religion

2. When does Hobbes suggest it is not logical to follow the Golden Rule?
(a) when no one else is following it
(b) during a natural disaster
(c) when there are no other people around
(d) in times of war

3. How does Hobbes define a pact or covenant?
(a) when any promise is made
(b) when money changes hands
(c) when something is transferred or traded for future payment
(d) when something is sold or traded

4. When a multitude becomes one group, what must they select?
(a) the furniture that is appropriate for a group
(b) a representative who is trusted by all the group members
(c) a set of rules, regulations, and by-laws
(d) an appropriate meeting place large enough to accomodate all

5. What is the term he uses for reasoning with another person?
(a) Stygmatizing
(b) Signifying
(c) Arguing
(d) disconcerting

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hobbes insist is of the greatest value to a commonwealth?

2. When many people first get together, what are they called?

3. What does Hobbes call reasoning with oneself?

4. How does Hobbes classify the person or group of people who have someone speak for them?

5. What does Hobbes accept when peace is impossible?

(see the answer key)

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