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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, pp. 73-112.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Filmer think the heir should be?
(a) Someone with the God-given right to rule over men.
(b) Someone powerful.
(c) Someone wise.
(d) Someone strong.

2. How could the premise of divine rights be destroyed?
(a) If Noah divided the world among his sons.
(b) If power is not handed down from son to son.
(c) If paternal authority only came from Adam.
(d) If God does not exist.

3. What does Locke disagree with Filmer about concerning the rights of the first man in the world?
(a) The right to acquire property.
(b) The right to procreate.
(c) The right to fight.
(d) The right to governance.

4. What is Locke's conclusion pertaining to the knowledge contained in the biblical scripture?
(a) That it was not a grant from God to have power of all men.
(b) That slavery was acceptable.
(c) That God decreed that Adam be king.
(d) That God said Eve was subservient to Adam's will.

5. What does the rule of having only one king in the world depend upon?
(a) Lots of property.
(b) A big kingdom.
(c) Obedient sons.
(d) The acceptance of paternal authority.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Filmer define the relationship between man and other creatures?

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

4. What does Filmer claim is the relationship between men and creatures?

5. What is used to justify royal authority in the First Treatise?

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