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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5, pp. 115-139.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Locke think the kind of punishment should be for a transgression less than murder?
(a) Loss of all property.
(b) Loss of the right to vote.
(c) Beating.
(d) Severe enough to prevent repetition.

2. Which descendant of Adam escapes the flood?
(a) Cain.
(b) Filmer.
(c) Noah.
(d) Abel.

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

4. What happens in a state of liberty?
(a) The loudest dominates.
(b) Power and jurisdiction are reciprocal.
(c) Nature takes over.
(d) Anarchy begins.

5. Which kings does Locke discuss?
(a) Phoenician kings.
(b) English kings.
(c) American kings.
(d) Biblical kings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Filmer propose is the cause for men being denied freedom?

2. Whose absolute authority does Locke question?

3. How does Filmer define the relationship between man and other creatures?

4. To whom does Locke think a child owes the most?

5. Who does Filmer attribute the power of fatherhood?

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