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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 - 10, pp. 140 - 181.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relationship is necessary to nurture the young?
(a) Child's obedience to the father.
(b) Political power of the father.
(c) Political alliance between king and queen.
(d) Conjugal relationship between husband and wife.

2. To whom does Locke determine that parental power belongs?
(a) Belongs to both parents.
(b) Belongs only to the mother.
(c) It changes as the child grows.
(d) Belongs only to the father.

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

4. How does Locke differ in his perception of Eve as compared to Filmer?
(a) Locke does not believe that Eve had to be subjected to the power of Adam.
(b) Locke argues that Eve was a warrior.
(c) Locke believes that Eve was powerless.
(d) Locke believes that Eve controlled all the power in her relationship with Adam.

5. According to Filmer in the First Treatise what does the bible prove?
(a) The right to assemble.
(b) The grant of government.
(c) The right to assemble.
(d) The right to bear arms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Locke define political power as?

2. What does Locke think sometimes determines who will be king?

3. What distinction does Locke make regarding gender and power?

4. What kinds of goods does the first-born child inherit?

5. What is Filmer's basis for the rule of princes?

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