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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 right did man have with regard to other, according to Filmer?
(a) The right to consume them for food.
(b) To use them as necessary.
(c) No rights.
(d) The right to share land with them.

2. What does Filmer believe about the relationship between men and parents?
(a) That men are subjugated to the will of their parents.
(b) That is the source of all conflict in society.
(c) That it is irrelevant.
(d) That it is contentious.

3. What are the only two ways that kings can come to power, according to Filmer?
(a) By being the heirs of fathers of people or the heirs of usurpers of power.
(b) Through marriage and winning wars.
(c) Through the vote of the people.
(d) Through property ownership.

4. What does Filmer's logic imply about succeeding monarchs?
(a) They are much weaker than the first monarch.
(b) They win the right to rule through a debate.
(c) They get their rights to rule from the first monarch.
(d) They must prove their right to rule through one-on-one combat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What fact does Locke believe refutes Filmer's claims?

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

3. Who in the First Treatise does not have subjects to govern?

4. Who offers a compelling argument in favor of the right to rule?

5. What claim of Filmer's does Locke dispute?

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