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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10, pp. 37-73.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens upon the death of Adam according to Filmer?
(a) Father's estate goes to the eldest son.
(b) Takeover from rival.
(c) Division of authority.
(d) Chaos and anarchy.

2. According to Filmer in the First Treatise what does the bible prove?
(a) The right to assemble.
(b) The grant of government.
(c) The right to bear arms.
(d) The right to assemble.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship of power does Locke think is hard to understand?

2. To whom does Locke believe the duty of honor and obedience is due?

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

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

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

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