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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 happens upon the death of Adam according to Filmer?
(a) Takeover from rival.
(b) Father's estate goes to the eldest son.
(c) Division of authority.
(d) Chaos and anarchy.

2. Who buys his brother's birthright?
(a) Abel.
(b) Locke.
(c) Jacob.
(d) Cain.

3. What joint power does Locke say is represented by the community?
(a) The power to create and break rules.
(b) The power of all the members in that society.
(c) The power to be free and to self-govern.
(d) The power to live wherever you want and to own property.

4. What was the rule of inheritance among families in a commonwealth?
(a) The eldest son inherits.
(b) The oldest child inherits.
(c) The father decides who inherits.
(d) The royal family decides which families inherit what properties.

5. What right does Locke say any citizen has regarding crimes?
(a) The right to seek revenge.
(b) The right to fight crime.
(c) The right to create war.
(d) The right and duty to prevent crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which kings does Locke discuss?

2. For whom does the legislature make laws?

3. How does Locke define "parental power"?

4. Why is political power important?

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

(see the answer key)

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