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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. According to the First Treatise, in whom is power vested?

2. What event is Noah most often associated with?

3. What is the basis of sovereignty of monarchs in the First Treatise?

4. What does Locke say he cannot find proof for in the First Treatise?

5. Which kings does Locke discuss?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What point does Locke bring up regarding birthright, dominion, and possessions?

3. How does absolutism prevent freedom?

4. What does Locke say the passage of Genesis proves about man's relationship to others?

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

6. What does Filmer base most of his arguments upon?

7. According to Filmer, what are the only two ways that a king can come to power?

8. What does Filmer believe Genesis 3:16 says about man and government?

9. What does Filmer say about power and Adam's line?

10. Describe the basis of government according to Locke.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to Locke, what significance does birthright have in determining a person's right to rule? Write about the role of inheritance in creating a government for the people according to Locke.

Essay Topic 2

How does gender equality affect the proper guardianship of children according to Locke? Do mothers have equal, more, or less rights than fathers? Explain, using evidence from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Why does it matter according to Locke whether Noah divided the world among his sons? What does it imply about divine rights? Explain, using the same expository style of writing employed by Locke to provide a persuasive argument.

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