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

2. What is the relationship between surviving children when a father dies, according to Filmer?
(a) The eldest son has dominion over other brothers.
(b) They fight till the death.
(c) The oldest daughter takes charge.
(d) The children divide the family estate.

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

4. What does Sir Robert conclude about the use of the term "children of men"?
(a) That it did not pertain to Adam who had no father.
(b) That the children of men had power over Adam.
(c) That the children of men would be oppressed.
(d) That the children of men were born to serve.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which descendant of Adam escapes the flood?

3. Who does Filmer think the heir should be?

4. Which book in the bible discusses the creation of animals?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the basis of government according to Locke.

3. Explain what Filmer believes is the relationship between Cain and Abel.

4. What does Filmer believe Genesis 3:16 says about man and government?

5. What does Locke use to refute the theory of absolute monarchy?

6. What does Locke say about the rights of the mother?

7. What does Filmer infer about the Fifth Commandment?

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

9. What does Locke say the passage of Genesis proves about man's relationship to others?

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

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