Thomas Hobbes Reading Quiz

According to the text, what is the result of the equality of ability among men?

• A. Equality of wealth

• D. Equality of knowledge

• B. Equality of hope

• C. Equality of power

What happens when two men desire the same thing which they cannot both enjoy?

• D. They ignore their desires

• C. They compromise and share

• B. They compete and become enemies

• A. They collaborate and become friends

What is the condition called when there is no common power to keep men in awe?

• C. Harmony

• D. Cooperation

• A. Peace

• B. War

What is the consequence of war according to the text?

• B. loss of life

• D. Business and letters

• A. Prosperity and knowledge

• C. Arts and society

How is the life of man described in times of war?

• D. Safe and secure

• B. Solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short

• C. Joyful and fulfilling

• A. Peaceful and prosperous

What must men give up in order to live a more contented life according to the text?

• D. Power

• B. Freedom to the State

• C. Knowledge

• A. Wealth

What must be the power of the State in order to keep men in awe?

• D. Non-existent

• C. Shared

• A. Limited

• B. Absolute

What does the text suggest is necessary to tie men by fear of punishment to the performance of their covenants?

• D. Absolute power of the State

• C. Freedom

• B. Power

• A. Wealth

What do men get in return for giving up their freedom to the state?

• D. Equality of the body

• C. Equality of hope

• B. A more contented (happy) life

• A. Prosperity and knowledge

The ultimate goal of men giving up their freedom to the State according to the text is (a)