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

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

3. In Genesis, when were men and other living creatures created?
(a) When Noak's Ark came ashore.
(b) After the apple was eaten.
(c) On the same day.
(d) On different days.

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

5. What is Locke's conclusion pertaining to the knowledge contained in the biblical scripture?
(a) That slavery was acceptable.
(b) That God decreed that Adam be king.
(c) That God said Eve was subservient to Adam's will.
(d) That it was not a grant from God to have power of all men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who questions the details of rulership?

2. Who does Filmer attribute the power of fatherhood?

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

4. What is Filmer's basis for the rule of princes?

5. What rights does Filmer believe should be given to the descendants of the heir?

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