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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the author states that inspiration for lawmakers must come from God, whom of the following does he cite as examples?
(a) Lawmakers in the Jewish religion.
(b) Lawmakers in Egypt.
(c) Lawmakers in Ancient Greece.
(d) Lawmakers in India.

2. The author believes that a man's hold on his personal property is which of the following when he is part of the state?
(a) Increased.
(b) Safer.
(c) Decreased.
(d) Harmless.

3. By being part of the social contract, man does which of the following?
(a) Gains friendships.
(b) Becomes master of himself.
(c) Becomes a slave to others.
(d) Gains property rights.

4. The discussion that the author has about population would be described today using which of the following terms?
(a) Population maximization.
(b) Population change.
(c) Population density.
(d) Population growth.

5. According to the author, which of the following does man give up in the social contract?
(a) Unlimited power.
(b) Unlimited freedom.
(c) Unlimited speech.
(d) Unlimited property.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, which of the following does the state have a right to do to people who threaten the state?

2. The author believes that Grotius formed his theories with the sole aim of flattering and ingratiating himself with whom of the following?

3. Who does the author cite as an example of someone who attempted good reform, but did not know his people well enough to succeed?

4. When a state is too small, the people's spirit tends to become which of the following?

5. How rare does the author think that individuals who possess the ideal traits of legislators are?

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