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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, pp. 73-112.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Filmer think is an ideal monarch?
(a) An absolute ruler.
(b) Ineffectual.
(c) Eternally youthful.
(d) A despot.

2. What right does Locke believe all men have?
(a) The right to have slaves.
(b) The right of inheritance.
(c) The right to buy property.
(d) The right to fight.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Filmer claim is the relationship between men and creatures?

2. How could the premise of divine rights be destroyed?

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

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

5. What right did man have with regard to other, according to Filmer?

(see the answer key)

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