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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Locke believe the duty of honor and obedience is due?
(a) The natural father.
(b) The prince.
(c) The magistrate.
(d) The king.

2. What two things does Locke feel are conflated?
(a) Property and slave ownership.
(b) Right to buy and the right to sell.
(c) Right to govern and the need to have control.
(d) Birthright and dominion.

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

4. What event is Noah most often associated with?
(a) The flood.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Property.
(d) Global domination.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What was dominion measured in during this time?

4. Who in the First Treatise does not have subjects to govern?

5. What two titles push the theory of sovereignty, according to Locke?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Filmer, what are the only two ways that a king can come to power?

2. Describe some effects on inheritance mentioned in the bible and cited by Locke.

3. What does Locke say about Adam's heir's relationship to other creatures?

4. What does divine rights imply?

5. What does Filmer infer about the Fifth Commandment?

6. Describe the difference in opinion Locke and Filmer have about Adam's right to govern.

7. Describe who Filmer believes the heir to power should be.

8. According to Locke, what does the Patriarcha treatise say about freedom?

9. What does Locke say about Adam and Eve regarding power?

10. Describe the basis of government according to Locke.

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