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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hobbes define punishment?
(a) not sparing the rod and spoiling the child
(b) putting innocent people in prison
(c) doing away with the death penalty
(d) an evil inflicted when a subject has committed a crime

2. How does Hobbes classify the desire for absolute power?
(a) as a fungus
(b) as natural
(c) as an illness
(d) as good for the commonwealth

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

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

5. What does Hobbes say is granted to Christians who are good citizens of their commonwealth?
(a) rulership of the earth
(b) freedom from earthly laws
(c) great riches on earth
(d) eternal life

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hobbes identify as security against all evil, sickness, and death?

2. Why does law need interpretation?

3. Why must people create a covenant or agreement to give power to one person, or small group of people?

4. Who is it that Hobbes says belong to the Kingdom of God?

5. Who is a person who speaks directly to God and is a predictor of the future according to Hobbes?

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