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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which kings does Locke discuss?
2. What right did man have with regard to other, according to Filmer?
3. Why it is important to figure out the right of inheritance?
4. What does the basis of government depend upon according to Locke?
5. In Genesis, when were men and other living creatures created?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the basis of government according to Locke.
2. What point does Locke bring up regarding birthright, dominion, and possessions?
3. What kind of power is the right of supremacy?
4. What does Locke say about the rights of the mother?
5. What does Locke say the passage of Genesis proves about man's relationship to others?
6. Describe the difference in opinion Locke and Filmer have about Adam's right to govern.
7. According to Locke, what does the Patriarcha treatise say about freedom?
8. What does Filmer base most of his arguments upon?
9. What does Filmer say about the relationship of man to his parents?
10. What does Filmer say about power and Adam's line?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What difference does it make if the ruler inherits his power or is elected to govern according to Locke? Which is more equitable for the citizens of that country? Explain by giving supporting evidence.
Essay Topic 2
According to Locke, how does absolute monarchy create slavery among men? Find examples from the book that support this claim.
Essay Topic 3
According to Locke, what freedom does a child gain or lose when he lives with his parents? What freedom does he gain or lose when he grows up and moves away? Explain how a child's relationship, power, and responsibilities to his parents change when he is of a reasonable age, using evidence from the Two Treatises of Government to support your claims.
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