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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11- 15, pp. 182 - 204.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The king's right to supremacy over subjects is similar to what other power mentioned in the first five chapters of the book?
(a) The court jester's desire to flatter the monarch.
(b) Filmer over his followers.
(c) The head of slaves to other slaves.
(d) Adam's right to supremacy over his family.

2. What does Locke think sometimes determines who will be king?
(a) Wealth.
(b) A person's intelligence.
(c) Luck.
(d) The size of the army and its success.

3. How is despotic power defined in the Second Treatise?
(a) Political power as a result of voluntary agreement.
(b) Paternal power coming from nature.
(c) Political power to preserve property.
(d) Arbitrary power that one man has over another man's life.

4. What happens upon the death of Adam according to Filmer?
(a) Takeover from rival.
(b) Chaos and anarchy.
(c) Father's estate goes to the eldest son.
(d) Division of authority.

5. What distinction does Locke make regarding gender and power?
(a) Locke says Adam has control over his wife Eve.
(b) Locke says power lies in the hands of the mother.
(c) Locke says that both Adam and Eve have equal power.
(d) Locke says gender inequalities prevent power equality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Locke believe contradicts civil society?

2. What does Locke write is necessary to stop war?

3. In Genesis, when were men and other living creatures created?

4. What was the right of succession practiced in the commonwealth?

5. What does Locke say should not be expected of an injured party?

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