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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. How could the premise of divine rights be destroyed?
(a) If paternal authority only came from Adam.
(b) If God does not exist.
(c) If power is not handed down from son to son.
(d) If Noah divided the world among his sons.

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

3. What does Filmer propose is the cause for men being denied freedom?
(a) Lack of property ownership.
(b) Adam's creation.
(c) Short lifespans.
(d) Illiteracy.

4. According to Locke, what right do men have regarding murderers?
(a) The right to take his property.
(b) The right to kill a murderer in the state of nature.
(c) The right to take his slaves.
(d) The right to take his wife.

5. Who does Filmer think is an ideal monarch?
(a) A despot.
(b) Eternally youthful.
(c) Ineffectual.
(d) An absolute ruler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two powers are considered identical by Filmer?

2. Why it is important to figure out the right of inheritance?

3. What is used to justify royal authority in the First Treatise?

4. What does the basis of government depend upon according to Locke?

5. What right does Locke say any citizen has regarding crimes?

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