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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. How does Locke differ in his perception of Eve as compared to Filmer?
(a) Locke believes that Eve controlled all the power in her relationship with Adam.
(b) Locke believes that Eve was powerless.
(c) Locke argues that Eve was a warrior.
(d) Locke does not believe that Eve had to be subjected to the power of Adam.

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

3. Who has joint dominion over the children in Locke's opinion?
(a) Father and mother.
(b) Slaves and slave owners.
(c) The king and queen.
(d) King James and his wife.

4. What relationship of power does Locke think is hard to understand?
(a) Kings and queens.
(b) Slaves and slave owners.
(c) Men and women.
(d) Fatherhood where children are the property of the father.

5. What is the basis of sovereignty of monarchs in the First Treatise?
(a) That slaves do not rebel.
(b) That no one opposes monarchs.
(c) That the power of Adam is conveyed to succeeding generations.
(d) That citizens accept the theory.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country does Locke discuss the occurrence of cannibalism?

2. Who offers a compelling argument in favor of the right to rule?

3. Who in the First Treatise does not have subjects to govern?

4. According to Filmer, who is considered the father of subjects in a monarchy?

5. What belief, according to Locke, prevents the right to natural freedom?

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