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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. What was Cain told about his power?
(a) That he will rule over his brother Abel.
(b) That he will lose it.
(c) That he has none.
(d) That it will diminish with age.

2. What is the basis of sovereignty of monarchs in the First Treatise?
(a) That no one opposes monarchs.
(b) That slaves do not rebel.
(c) That the power of Adam is conveyed to succeeding generations.
(d) That citizens accept the theory.

3. In the First Treatise, what does Locke believe that the book Patriacha actually promotes?
(a) That all men are free.
(b) That religion is inconsequential.
(c) That all men are slaves.
(d) That the ruler must be male.

4. What two things does Locke feel are conflated?
(a) Property and slave ownership.
(b) Birthright and dominion.
(c) Right to govern and the need to have control.
(d) Right to buy and the right to sell.

5. What does Filmer propose is the cause for men being denied freedom?
(a) Lack of property ownership.
(b) Short lifespans.
(c) Adam's creation.
(d) Illiteracy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does paternal authority imply?

2. On what does Filmer base most of his theories for monarchy?

3. What kind of government does Exodus imply according to Filmer?

4. Who questions the details of rulership?

5. What commandment applies to men and women according to Locke?

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