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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. In what country does Locke discuss the occurrence of cannibalism?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Peru.
(d) China.

2. What distinction does Locke make regarding gender and power?
(a) Locke says power lies in the hands of the mother.
(b) Locke says that both Adam and Eve have equal power.
(c) Locke says gender inequalities prevent power equality.
(d) Locke says Adam has control over his wife Eve.

3. What is Locke's conclusion pertaining to the knowledge contained in the biblical scripture?
(a) That it was not a grant from God to have power of all men.
(b) That slavery was acceptable.
(c) That God said Eve was subservient to Adam's will.
(d) That God decreed that Adam be king.

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

5. What fact does Locke believe refutes Filmer's claims?
(a) The property owner's rights.
(b) The birth of Adam.
(c) The slave owner's rights.
(d) The sovereignty shared between parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Filmer in the First Treatise what does the bible prove?

2. What biblical book connects monarchy with the commandment to honor thy father?

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

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

5. How does Filmer define the relationship between man and other creatures?

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