View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Treatise of Government, Chapters 1-5, pp. 5-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which book in the bible discusses the creation of animals?
(a) Deuteronomy.
(b) Proverbs.
(c) Psalms.
(d) Genesis.

2. What does Filmer propose is the cause for men being denied freedom?
(a) Lack of property ownership.
(b) Short lifespans.
(c) Adam's creation.
(d) Illiteracy.

3. What does Locke disagree with Filmer about concerning the rights of the first man in the world?
(a) The right to governance.
(b) The right to fight.
(c) The right to procreate.
(d) The right to acquire property.

4. What does Sir Robert conclude about the use of the term "children of men"?
(a) That the children of men would be oppressed.
(b) That the children of men had power over Adam.
(c) That it did not pertain to Adam who had no father.
(d) That the children of men were born to serve.

5. What belief does Locke not challenge in the First Treatise?
(a) That Adam was created by God.
(b) That tyranny is acceptable.
(c) That slaves make war upon their government.
(d) That the thrones of princes come by divine right.

Short Answer Questions

1. What order did the first man in the world receive from God?

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

3. What does Locke say he cannot find proof for in the First Treatise?

4. What two powers are considered identical by Filmer?

5. Who is described by Filmer as possibly having absolute power as a monarch?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 334 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample