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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 is the only thing that Locke can find in the scriptures pertaining to power and God?
(a) The commandment "love thy neighbor."
(b) Right to slavery and ownership of property.
(c) Divine right of kings.
(d) The commandment "honor thy father."

2. From whom do monarchs derive power?
(a) Adam and his power of fatherhood.
(b) Their property.
(c) Their subjects.
(d) Their children.

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

4. What commandment applies to men and women according to Locke?
(a) Sixth Commandment.
(b) Fifth Commandment.
(c) Third Commandment.
(d) Second Commandment.

5. Whose absolute authority does Locke question?
(a) Mother.
(b) Society.
(c) God.
(d) Father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Filmer's basis for the rule of princes?

2. What two powers are considered identical by Filmer?

3. Who questions the details of rulership?

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

5. What happens upon the death of Adam according to Filmer?

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