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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11- 15, pp. 182 - 204.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What biblical book connects monarchy with the commandment to honor thy father?
(a) Genesis.
(b) Revelation.
(c) Exodus.
(d) Proverbs.

3. What are the only two ways that kings can come to power, according to Filmer?
(a) Through the vote of the people.
(b) Through property ownership.
(c) By being the heirs of fathers of people or the heirs of usurpers of power.
(d) Through marriage and winning wars.

4. What does Filmer's logic imply about succeeding monarchs?
(a) They win the right to rule through a debate.
(b) They must prove their right to rule through one-on-one combat.
(c) They are much weaker than the first monarch.
(d) They get their rights to rule from the first monarch.

5. What does Locke say should not be expected of an injured party?
(a) Willingness to forgive offender.
(b) Willingness to relinquish claims for reparation.
(c) Willingness to speak on his own behalf.
(d) Objectivity in his own case.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a person suffers damages, what right does he have according to Locke?

2. Whose absolute authority does Locke question?

3. What risk does Locke determine war creates for man?

4. What should have defined laws, according to Locke?

5. What do laws exist for?

(see the answer key)

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