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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 Locke say cannot be inferred from the biblical commandments?
(a) Right to own property.
(b) Free will.
(c) Absolute obedience to the king.
(d) Right to own slaves.

2. What is the one supreme power over the commonwealth?
(a) The legislative.
(b) The political.
(c) The federative.
(d) The executive.

3. What risk does Locke determine war creates for man?
(a) Loss of security.
(b) Loss of life.
(c) Loss of time for himself.
(d) Loss of peace.

4. What should have defined laws, according to Locke?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Inheritance.
(c) Property ownership.
(d) Society.

5. What is the main reason men enter into communities?
(a) To learn laws.
(b) To preserve property.
(c) To become rulers.
(d) To buy property.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Locke believe is the fundamental law of nature?

2. What does Locke write is necessary to stop war?

3. What does Locke say should not be expected of an injured party?

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

5. What does Locke argue the power should not be used for?

(see the answer key)

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