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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 does Sir Robert conclude about the use of the term "children of men"?
(a) That the children of men were born to serve.
(b) That the children of men would be oppressed.
(c) That the children of men had power over Adam.
(d) That it did not pertain to Adam who had no father.

2. What commandment applies to men and women according to Locke?
(a) Second Commandment.
(b) Sixth Commandment.
(c) Third Commandment.
(d) Fifth Commandment.

3. Whose absolute authority does Locke question?
(a) Father.
(b) God.
(c) Mother.
(d) Society.

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

5. According to Locke, to whom did God give the power of dominion?
(a) Adam and Eve.
(b) Parents.
(c) Royalty.
(d) Slave owners.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What fact does Locke believe refutes Filmer's claims?

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

5. Which book in the bible discusses the creation of animals?

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