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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Hobbes insist people go when they disagree?
(a) To a teacher
(b) To a judge
(c) To a priest
(d) To the boxing ring

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

3. What kind of idea does Hobbes classify as good wit?
(a) one open to argument and debate
(b) one that everyone can agree to
(c) one so unique that nobody else would have thought of it
(d) one that produces only good results

4. What does Hobbes say is needed to protect people from danger?
(a) a strong militia
(b) strong churches
(c) a choice of weapons
(d) civil laws

5. Why does Hobbes say that having friends, followers, and servants is the greatest power?
(a) Having these, one does not need to go to war.
(b) With friends, followers, and servants one does not need to work.
(c) Being liked and respected makes people good managers and motivators.
(d) Having these, one does not need anything else.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hobbes classify intellectual virtue?

2. What needs to be given to the shy people?

3. What does Hobbes think of using metaphors?

4. What are examples of Hobbes' involuntary motions?

5. Why does Hobbes say that virtue is comparative?

(see the answer key)

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