Paula Has Just Stumbled Down the Steps and Twisted Her

question 48

Multiple Choice

Paula has just stumbled down the steps and twisted her ankle. Who is most likely to empathize with her?

• A) Pete who is walking by and saw the whole event unfold
• B) Leslie who once tripped on the same steps
• C) Bailey who heard about the event from a friend
• D) Erik who is a personal injury lawyer

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Definitions:

Thomas Hobbes

A 17th-century English philosopher known for his work in political philosophy, especially his book "Leviathan," where he discusses the structure of society and legitimate government.

Humans

Homo sapiens, the species of bipedal primates characterized by a large brain, capable of complex reasoning, language, social interaction, and tool use.

Society

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Bourgeoisie

The class of modern capitalists who own the means of production and employ labor for wage-earning purposes, often contrasted with the working class, or proletariat.