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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hobbes say is a hostile and illegal act by the authority?
(a) a person is injured by public authority without public condemnation
(b) searches of a person's homes
(c) indictment after very long investigations
(d) holding trials too quickly after a crime has been charged

3. What, according to Hobbes, is the first priority of the sovereign?
(a) to become known by other sovereigns
(b) to ensure the safety of the people
(c) to demand respect
(d) to build spnendid palaces

4. What must punishment focus on?
(a) making the subject feel happy
(b) capital and non-capital methods
(c) not making the punishment fit the crime
(d) correction and not revenge

5. What does Hobbes think of using metaphors?
(a) They are never understood.
(b) They cost too much.
(c) They are improper.
(d) They are useful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Hobbes give to support his idea that just banding together is not enough for protection?

2. How may a commonwealth be formed?

3. What is a counselor's disadvantage in speaking only to one man?

4. Why must a sovereign publish and instruct people about his laws?

5. What is Hobbes' idea about ownership of commodities in a commonwealth?

(see the answer key)

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