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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5, pp. 115-139.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Filmer attribute the power of fatherhood?
(a) King James.
(b) All men.
(c) All kings.
(d) Adam.

2. Who are the inheritors?
(a) Adam's line and posterity.
(b) Adam's children Cain and Abel only.
(c) Eve.
(d) Property owners.

3. What does Locke think the kind of punishment should be for a transgression less than murder?
(a) Severe enough to prevent repetition.
(b) Loss of the right to vote.
(c) Loss of all property.
(d) Beating.

4. What does Locke say should not be expected of an injured party?
(a) Objectivity in his own case.
(b) Willingness to speak on his own behalf.
(c) Willingness to forgive offender.
(d) Willingness to relinquish claims for reparation.

5. What does Filmer claim is the relationship between men and creatures?
(a) Men are equal to all creatures.
(b) Men have sole ownership over all creatures.
(c) Men live in opposition to all creatures.
(d) Men consume all creatures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Locke believe that the First Treatise proves?

2. According to Locke, what right do men have regarding murderers?

3. What is the relationship between surviving children when a father dies, according to Filmer?

4. To whom does Locke believe the duty of honor and obedience is due?

5. What important question does Locke debate about Noah and his sons?

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