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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. What does Locke say cannot be inferred from the biblical commandments?
(a) Free will.
(b) Right to own slaves.
(c) Absolute obedience to the king.
(d) Right to own property.

2. What does man give up by joining a community?
(a) Physical power.
(b) Spiritual power.
(c) Mental power.
(d) Some of his natural liberty.

3. Who does Filmer think the heir should be?
(a) Someone wise.
(b) Someone powerful.
(c) Someone with the God-given right to rule over men.
(d) Someone strong.

4. What can a subject do regardless of the type of ruler according to Locke?
(a) Make a stake for his own property.
(b) Be an anarchist.
(c) Take matters into his own hands.
(d) Appeal to the law.

5. What was Cain told about his power?
(a) That it will diminish with age.
(b) That he will rule over his brother Abel.
(c) That he will lose it.
(d) That he has none.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of goods does the first-born child inherit?

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

3. What rights does Filmer believe should be given to the descendants of the heir?

4. What is Filmer's basis for the rule of princes?

5. From whom do monarchs derive power?

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