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

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

3. What is Locke's conclusion pertaining to the knowledge contained in the biblical scripture?
(a) That God said Eve was subservient to Adam's will.
(b) That slavery was acceptable.
(c) That God decreed that Adam be king.
(d) That it was not a grant from God to have power of all men.

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

5. In the First Treatise, what does Locke believe that the book Patriacha actually promotes?
(a) That all men are slaves.
(b) That religion is inconsequential.
(c) That the ruler must be male.
(d) That all men are free.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who questions the details of rulership?

2. What does Locke disagree with Filmer about concerning the rights of the first man in the world?

3. How does Locke differ in his perception of Eve as compared to Filmer?

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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