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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 Locke believe is the kind of government when the whole community is involved?
(a) An oligarchy.
(b) A monarchy.
(c) Anarchy.
(d) A perfect democracy.

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

3. For whom does the legislature make laws?
(a) The children.
(b) The servants.
(c) The public good.
(d) The property owners.

4. What is the relationship between surviving children when a father dies, according to Filmer?
(a) The oldest daughter takes charge.
(b) They fight till the death.
(c) The eldest son has dominion over other brothers.
(d) The children divide the family estate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What belief does Locke not challenge in the First Treatise?

2. Who questions the details of rulership?

3. How could the premise of divine rights be destroyed?

4. What does Locke argue that the people hold as supreme and unalterable?

5. What two things does Locke feel are conflated?

(see the answer key)

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