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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 fact does Locke believe refutes Filmer's claims?
(a) The sovereignty shared between parents.
(b) The property owner's rights.
(c) The slave owner's rights.
(d) The birth of Adam.

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

3. 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.

4. Which son of Adam is the oldest?
(a) Noah.
(b) Cain.
(c) Abel.
(d) Locke.

5. What event is Noah most often associated with?
(a) Slaves.
(b) The flood.
(c) Global domination.
(d) Property.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does paternal authority imply?

5. Why is it important to explain inheritance in the First Treatise?

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