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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the basis of government depend upon according to Locke?
(a) The prevention of cruelty.
(b) The sanctity of marriage.
(c) The need for order.
(d) The origin of property.

2. What happens upon the death of Adam according to Filmer?
(a) Takeover from rival.
(b) Father's estate goes to the eldest son.
(c) Chaos and anarchy.
(d) Division of authority.

3. What is the basis of sovereignty of monarchs in the First Treatise?
(a) That the power of Adam is conveyed to succeeding generations.
(b) That no one opposes monarchs.
(c) That slaves do not rebel.
(d) That citizens accept the theory.

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

5. What does Filmer believe about the relationship between men and parents?
(a) That it is contentious.
(b) That men are subjugated to the will of their parents.
(c) That is the source of all conflict in society.
(d) That it is irrelevant.

6. On what does Filmer base most of his theories for monarchy?
(a) The right of the rich.
(b) The right of inheritance.
(c) The right of property owners.
(d) The right of the bourgeoise.

7. What is Filmer's basis for the rule of princes?
(a) That they have the qualifications of good leadership.
(b) That they inherited the right to rule as descendants of Adam.
(c) That they inherit the kingdoms of their fathers.
(d) That they have power and riches.

8. What distinction does Locke make regarding gender and power?
(a) Locke says Adam has control over his wife Eve.
(b) Locke says that both Adam and Eve have equal power.
(c) Locke says gender inequalities prevent power equality.
(d) Locke says power lies in the hands of the mother.

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

10. What belief does Locke not challenge in the First Treatise?
(a) That Adam was created by God.
(b) That slaves make war upon their government.
(c) That the thrones of princes come by divine right.
(d) That tyranny is acceptable.

11. In the First Treatise, what does Locke believe that the book Patriacha actually promotes?
(a) That all men are slaves.
(b) That all men are free.
(c) That religion is inconsequential.
(d) That the ruler must be male.

12. Who offers a compelling argument in favor of the right to rule?
(a) Adam.
(b) Eve.
(c) Locke.
(d) Filmer.

13. Who are the inheritors?
(a) Eve.
(b) Property owners.
(c) Adam's children Cain and Abel only.
(d) Adam's line and posterity.

14. From whom do monarchs derive power?
(a) Their subjects.
(b) Their children.
(c) Their property.
(d) Adam and his power of fatherhood.

15. What rights does Filmer believe should be given to the descendants of the heir?
(a) Right to have slaves.
(b) Right of inheritance of power.
(c) Right to marry.
(d) Right to own property.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect does Locke feel that Filmer's comparison of powers have?

2. Who is described by Filmer as possibly having absolute power as a monarch?

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

4. What two things does Filmore say are necessary for absolute monarchy to work?

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

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