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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. Why do people want to make a covenant and select sovereigns?
(a) to allow for orderly disagreement
(b) to prevent having to relinquish freedoms
(c) to rid themselves of political uneasiness
(d) to be like the other commonweaths around them

2. What is the end result of worshiping?
(a) giving someone power
(b) showing superiority
(c) mental exercise
(d) hole in the knees of trousers

3. What is the first right of a sovereign power?
(a) the right to live in a palace
(b) the right to own slaves
(c) the right to keep changing the laws to its advantage
(d) the right to remain in power

4. How does Hobbes define a monarchy?
(a) In a monarchy, all the people hold power.
(b) In a monarchy, only the nobles hold power.
(c) In a monarchy, the assembly holds power.
(d) In a monarchy, only one man has power.

5. What are examples of Hobbes' involuntary motions?
(a) planning, acting, and rejoicing
(b) breathing, blood flow, and other bodily functions
(c) thinking, eating, and reading
(d) writing, feeling, and sleeping

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hobbes say is the purpose of punishment?

2. What is the second right of the sovereign?

3. What does Hobbes say leads to competition among people?

4. When does Hobbes suggest it is not logical to follow the Golden Rule?

5. Why can passion for power be dangerous?

(see the answer key)

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