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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11- 15, pp. 182 - 204.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Locke argue about the inheritance of power and the right to rule?
(a) That it belongs to the firstborn child.
(b) That it is not predetermined by birthright.
(c) That it comes only to Adam's descendants.
(d) That it comes only to Noah's descendants.

2. Why is it important to explain inheritance in the First Treatise?
(a) To determine who has the right to rule.
(b) To determine who populates the world.
(c) To determine who survives the Flood.
(d) To determine who has the right to own slaves.

3. What is the first fundamental natural law?
(a) To be free.
(b) To have children.
(c) Preserve society and people in it.
(d) To do as you please.

4. What does the basis of government depend upon according to Locke?
(a) The prevention of cruelty.
(b) The sanctity of marriage.
(c) The origin of property.
(d) The need for order.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main reason men enter into communities?

2. What relationship of power does Locke think is hard to understand?

3. According to Locke, to whom did God give the power of dominion?

4. By avoiding the abuse of power, what happens in society?

5. What power does Locke argue that a man can only be subject to by choice?

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