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Quiz #3: Sir Thomas More, Utopia

1) What high post did More hold in the government of Henry VIII?

2) "More," the character, advises Raphael Hythloday that "you could best perform [a service worthy of your nature] by joiing the council of some great prince, whom you would incite to just and noble actions" (418). Does Raphael agree or disagree?

3) What is the most important concept in the organization of the Utopian economy (423-4), and how does it affect the way prisoners are restrained?

Extra Credit: What does Raphael Hythloday's name mean?

Answers and rationales for the questions above.

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