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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. According to the First Treatise, in whom is power vested?
(a) Locke and his followers.
(b) King James.
(c) Filmer and his followers.
(d) Adam and descendants.

2. The king's right to supremacy over subjects is similar to what other power mentioned in the first five chapters of the book?
(a) Adam's right to supremacy over his family.
(b) The head of slaves to other slaves.
(c) The court jester's desire to flatter the monarch.
(d) Filmer over his followers.

3. What important argument does Locke refute in the First Treatise?
(a) That people must live peacefully together.
(b) That men and women are equal.
(c) That Adam had the right to private dominion and absolute power over other men.
(d) That governments can have slaves.

4. Which book in the bible discusses the creation of animals?
(a) Deuteronomy.
(b) Proverbs.
(c) Genesis.
(d) Psalms.

5. According to Locke, to whom did God give the power of dominion?
(a) Slave owners.
(b) Royalty.
(c) Adam and Eve.
(d) Parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of government does Exodus imply according to Filmer?

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

3. What rights does Locke believe that Adam's heir possesses in relation to these creatures?

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

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

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