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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. According to the First Treatise, in whom is power vested?
(a) King James.
(b) Locke and his followers.
(c) Adam and descendants.
(d) Filmer and his followers.

2. According to Filmer in the First Treatise what does the bible prove?
(a) The right to bear arms.
(b) The right to assemble.
(c) The grant of government.
(d) The right to assemble.

3. What does Filmer claim is the relationship between men and creatures?
(a) Men are equal to all creatures.
(b) Men live in opposition to all creatures.
(c) Men have sole ownership over all creatures.
(d) Men consume all creatures.

4. Who offers a compelling argument in favor of the right to rule?
(a) Filmer.
(b) Locke.
(c) Eve.
(d) Adam.

5. What does Filmer believe about the relationship between men and parents?
(a) That men are subjugated to the will of their parents.
(b) That is the source of all conflict in society.
(c) That it is irrelevant.
(d) That it is contentious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Filmer attribute the power of fatherhood?

2. What two powers are considered identical by Filmer?

3. What does Filmer propose is the cause for men being denied freedom?

4. In Genesis, when were men and other living creatures created?

5. What does Sir Robert conclude about the use of the term "children of men"?

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