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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11- 15, pp. 182 - 204.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Locke believe the duty of honor and obedience is due?
(a) The prince.
(b) The natural father.
(c) The king.
(d) The magistrate.

2. What important question does Locke debate about Noah and his sons?
(a) Whether Noah loved his sons.
(b) Whether Noah gave the world to his favorite son.
(c) Whether Noah divided the world among his sons.
(d) Whether Noah fought with his sons.

3. What was the right of succession practiced in the commonwealth?
(a) The eldest son inherits the property and right to rule.
(b) The family with royal connections dominates.
(c) The most powerful family dominates.
(d) The wealthiest family dominates.

4. What two titles push the theory of sovereignty, according to Locke?
(a) Titles of fatherhood and property.
(b) Titles of slave and property ownership.
(c) Titles of sisterhood and property.
(d) Titles of judiciary and executive control.

5. What effect does Locke feel that Filmer's comparison of powers have?
(a) Evokes anger.
(b) Creates zealots.
(c) Confuses readers.
(d) Flatters the ambitions of monarchs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What important argument does Locke refute in the First Treatise?

2. According to Locke, what right do men have regarding murderers?

3. What does Locke say should not be expected of an injured party?

4. What does political power involve?

5. What does Locke think the kind of punishment should be for a transgression less than murder?

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