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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10, pp. 37-73.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens upon the death of Adam according to Filmer?
(a) Division of authority.
(b) Chaos and anarchy.
(c) Father's estate goes to the eldest son.
(d) Takeover from rival.

2. Who is described by Filmer as possibly having absolute power as a monarch?
(a) King James.
(b) Adam.
(c) A property owner.
(d) Eve.

3. What does Locke disagree with Filmer about concerning the rights of the first man in the world?
(a) The right to fight.
(b) The right to acquire property.
(c) The right to governance.
(d) The right to procreate.

4. What does the basis of government depend upon according to Locke?
(a) The origin of property.
(b) The prevention of cruelty.
(c) The need for order.
(d) The sanctity of marriage.

5. What does Filmer believe about the relationship between men and parents?
(a) That is the source of all conflict in society.
(b) That it is contentious.
(c) That it is irrelevant.
(d) That men are subjugated to the will of their parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What order did the first man in the world receive from God?

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

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

4. What belief does Locke not challenge in the First Treatise?

5. Who offers a compelling argument in favor of the right to rule?

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