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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 effect does Locke feel that Filmer's comparison of powers have?
(a) Confuses readers.
(b) Flatters the ambitions of monarchs.
(c) Creates zealots.
(d) Evokes anger.

2. What order did the first man in the world receive from God?
(a) To create a house.
(b) To create a house.
(c) To buy property.
(d) To multiply and populate the world.

3. How does Filmer define the relationship between man and other creatures?
(a) Man has the right to use creatures.
(b) Man is subservient to other creatures.
(c) Man and other creatures are equal.
(d) Man fights with other creatures.

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

5. What is the only thing that Locke can find in the scriptures pertaining to power and God?
(a) The commandment "honor thy father."
(b) Divine right of kings.
(c) Right to slavery and ownership of property.
(d) The commandment "love thy neighbor."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What distinction does Locke make regarding gender and power?

3. What does Locke say cannot be inferred from the biblical commandments?

4. In what country does Locke discuss the occurrence of cannibalism?

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

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