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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. To support what theory does Locke employ numerous citations?

2. What are the only two ways that kings can come to power, according to Filmer?

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

4. What does paternal authority imply?

5. Which book in the bible discusses the creation of animals?

Short Essay Questions

1. What confusion arises as a direct result of equating birthright with dominion?

2. Describe who Filmer believes the heir to power should be.

3. What practice does Locke believe Filmer bases his theory of absolute monarchy?

4. Describe the difference in opinion Locke and Filmer have about Adam's right to govern.

5. What does Locke say about Adam and Eve regarding power?

6. Describe fatherly authority.

7. What does Locke say about Adam's heir's relationship to other creatures?

8. Describe Locke's argument about multiple kings and what their existence shows.

9. What question arises pertaining to Noah and his sons?

10. Describe the basis of government according to Locke.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Locke advocates shared sovereignty in terms of gender equality at home. If both parents share equal authority, what do you think this means in terms of responsibility and hence power dynamics in society at large? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

What is the relationship of Adam to Eve in terms of power? What power do they exert over their children? Discuss how the relationship of Adam and Eve is essential to understanding power dynamics in society according to Locke.

Essay Topic 3

According to Locke, how does absolute monarchy create slavery among men? Find examples from the book that support this claim.

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