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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 does Sir Robert conclude about the use of the term "children of men"?
(a) That the children of men were born to serve.
(b) That the children of men had power over Adam.
(c) That the children of men would be oppressed.
(d) That it did not pertain to Adam who had no father.

2. What belief does Locke not challenge in the First Treatise?
(a) That tyranny is acceptable.
(b) That slaves make war upon their government.
(c) That Adam was created by God.
(d) That the thrones of princes come by divine right.

3. What does Locke say cannot be inferred from the biblical commandments?
(a) Right to own slaves.
(b) Absolute obedience to the king.
(c) Right to own property.
(d) Free will.

4. Who offers a compelling argument in favor of the right to rule?
(a) Filmer.
(b) Locke.
(c) Adam.
(d) Eve.

5. To support what theory does Locke employ numerous citations?
(a) The equality of power between both parents.
(b) The divine right to rule inherited by Adam.
(c) The need for subservience in children.
(d) The right to own slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Locke say he cannot find proof for in the First Treatise?

2. What are the only two ways that kings can come to power, according to Filmer?

3. How does Locke differ in his perception of Eve as compared to Filmer?

4. In what country does Locke discuss the occurrence of cannibalism?

5. Which book in the bible discusses the creation of animals?

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