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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 - 10, pp. 140 - 181.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Locke say cannot be inferred from the biblical commandments?
(a) Absolute obedience to the king.
(b) Right to own property.
(c) Free will.
(d) Right to own slaves.

2. What was dominion measured in during this time?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Property.
(c) Size of kingdom.
(d) The amount of goods that the first-born would inherit.

3. What does Filmer propose is the cause for men being denied freedom?
(a) Illiteracy.
(b) Adam's creation.
(c) Lack of property ownership.
(d) Short lifespans.

4. Locke determines that children fail to experience __________ in their early years.
(a) Equality.
(b) Reason.
(c) Control.
(d) Power.

5. What does paternal authority imply?
(a) That the authority of kings will be challenged.
(b) That men live for a long time.
(c) That there can only be one king in the world.
(d) That monarchs will not survive.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Locke think a child owes the most?

2. Which two parties did not initially seek to oppress each other in the commonwealth?

3. What kind of government does Exodus imply according to Filmer?

4. According to Filmer, who is considered the father of subjects in a monarchy?

5. According to Filmer in the First Treatise what does the bible prove?

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