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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. According to Locke, what right do men have regarding murderers?
(a) The right to kill a murderer in the state of nature.
(b) The right to take his property.
(c) The right to take his slaves.
(d) The right to take his wife.

2. What does Filmer's logic imply about succeeding monarchs?
(a) They get their rights to rule from the first monarch.
(b) They win the right to rule through a debate.
(c) They are much weaker than the first monarch.
(d) They must prove their right to rule through one-on-one combat.

3. What two government powers does Locke argue should remain separate?
(a) The power of self-governance and the power to assemble peacefully.
(b) Legislative power and executive power.
(c) Judicial power and the power of property ownership.
(d) The power to bear arms and the power to follow one's own faith.

4. Who is the only party who has the right to seek reparations?
(a) The judge.
(b) The child.
(c) The wife.
(d) The injured individual.

5. What fact does Locke believe refutes Filmer's claims?
(a) The slave owner's rights.
(b) The birth of Adam.
(c) The sovereignty shared between parents.
(d) The property owner's rights.

Short Answer Questions

1. To understand political power, what is important to have?

2. What does Locke argue should be expected of the ruler?

3. What risk does Locke determine war creates for man?

4. What commandment applies to men and women according to Locke?

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

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