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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. What important question does Locke debate about Noah and his sons?
(a) Whether Noah gave the world to his favorite son.
(b) Whether Noah loved his sons.
(c) Whether Noah fought with his sons.
(d) Whether Noah divided the world among his sons.

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

3. Who buys his brother's birthright?
(a) Locke.
(b) Abel.
(c) Cain.
(d) Jacob.

4. 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 irrelevant.
(c) That men are subjugated to the will of their parents.
(d) That it is contentious.

5. What happens if the world has more than one king?
(a) The right to rule comes from something other than fatherhood.
(b) Conflict that results in anarchy.
(c) The right to rule comes from fatherhood.
(d) Indecision.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What rights does Locke believe that Adam's heir possesses in relation to these creatures?

3. Whose absolute authority does Locke question?

4. According to Locke, to whom did God give the power of dominion?

5. The king's right to supremacy over subjects is similar to what other power mentioned in the first five chapters of the book?

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