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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. What does the basis of government depend upon according to Locke?
(a) The need for order.
(b) The origin of property.
(c) The prevention of cruelty.
(d) The sanctity of marriage.

2. To whom does Locke determine that parental power belongs?
(a) Belongs only to the mother.
(b) It changes as the child grows.
(c) Belongs only to the father.
(d) Belongs to both parents.

3. What two powers are vastly different according to Locke?
(a) Maternal power and slave owner power.
(b) Paternal power and landowner power.
(c) Political power and paternal power.
(d) Political power and maternal power.

4. Which son of Adam is the oldest?
(a) Abel.
(b) Locke.
(c) Noah.
(d) Cain.

5. How does Locke define "parental power"?
(a) Power to give away children.
(b) Power to have children.
(c) Power to make slaves of children.
(d) Power over the fate of children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Filmer claim is the relationship between men and creatures?

2. Who has joint dominion over the children in Locke's opinion?

3. What right did man have with regard to other, according to Filmer?

4. What does Locke say does not end when the right to guardianship ends?

5. Whose power in society does Locke say must be for the good of the society as a whole?

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