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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10, pp. 37-73.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Filmer, who is considered the father of subjects in a monarchy?
(a) Royal princes.
(b) God.
(c) The king.
(d) The royal priest.

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

4. What is the only thing that Locke can find in the scriptures pertaining to power and God?
(a) The commandment "love thy neighbor."
(b) Divine right of kings.
(c) The commandment "honor thy father."
(d) Right to slavery and ownership of property.

5. Which book in the bible discusses the creation of animals?
(a) Genesis.
(b) Deuteronomy.
(c) Proverbs.
(d) Psalms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens upon the death of Adam according to Filmer?

2. What belief, according to Locke, prevents the right to natural freedom?

3. Who has joint dominion over the children in Locke's opinion?

4. What two titles push the theory of sovereignty, according to Locke?

5. Who is described by Filmer as possibly having absolute power as a monarch?

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