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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship of power does Locke think is hard to understand?

2. How does Locke differ in his perception of Eve as compared to Filmer?

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

4. What quality does Filmer determine that all rulers must possess?

5. What biblical book connects monarchy with the commandment to honor thy father?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What point does Locke bring up regarding birthright, dominion, and possessions?

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

4. What practice does Locke believe Filmer bases his theory of absolute monarchy?

5. Describe what Locke says about the relationship of men and women.

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

7. What kind of power is the right of supremacy?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does it matter according to Locke whether Noah divided the world among his sons? What does it imply about divine rights? Explain, using the same expository style of writing employed by Locke to provide a persuasive argument.

Essay Topic 2

Children are subjugated to the authority of their fathers according to Locke. Is this process fair in your opinion? Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

According to Locke, a monarchy has a sovereign king with absolute power. However this in direct opposition to the natural freedom of man. Can a society have a monarchy and still offer equal rights to its citizens? Explain, using examples from the book to support your theory.

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