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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. Why does Hobbes say that people are always seeking more power, wealth, or popularity?
(a) People are like animals.
(b) People believe in the supernatural.
(c) People can think.
(d) People are restless.

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

3. What does Hobbes accept when peace is impossible?
(a) war
(b) surrender
(c) diplomacy
(d) hiding

4. What kinds of questions does Hobbes say people have little interest in?
(a) things that have no known answers
(b) things that have absolute answers like math and science
(c) things that have to do with the supernatural
(d) things that involve faith

5. Who does Hobbes insist is of the greatest value to a commonwealth?
(a) the sovreign
(b) the banker
(c) the teacher
(d) the minister

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hobbes say is needed to protect people from danger?

2. Why does Hobbes say that having friends, followers, and servants is the greatest power?

3. What kind of idea does Hobbes classify as good wit?

4. How does Hobbes classify a person who speaks for himself?

5. How can it be said that each man in a group has a voice?

(see the answer key)

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