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

2. What two titles push the theory of sovereignty, according to Locke?
(a) Titles of fatherhood and property.
(b) Titles of sisterhood and property.
(c) Titles of judiciary and executive control.
(d) Titles of slave and property ownership.

3. What does Locke contest about Cain's rights?
(a) Locke believes that Cain's rights are limited because he is not as intelligent as his brother.
(b) Locke contests that Cain is physically stronger than his brother.
(c) Locke feels that Cain's rights are impermanent.
(d) Locke does not believe that Cain has dominion over Abel because he is older.

4. What kind of government does Exodus imply according to Filmer?
(a) Cannibalism.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Socialism.

5. What is Filmer's basis for the rule of princes?
(a) That they inherited the right to rule as descendants of Adam.
(b) That they have the qualifications of good leadership.
(c) That they inherit the kingdoms of their fathers.
(d) That they have power and riches.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Locke disagree with Filmer about concerning the rights of the first man in the world?

2. What issues arise with Noah?

3. What is the relationship between surviving children when a father dies, according to Filmer?

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

5. What does Filmer call the relationship between a man and his parents?

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