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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. In Genesis, when were men and other living creatures created?
(a) On the same day.
(b) When Noak's Ark came ashore.
(c) On different days.
(d) After the apple was eaten.

2. Who questions the details of rulership?
(a) Locke.
(b) Filmer.
(c) King James.
(d) Adam.

3. What does Filmer call the relationship between a man and his parents?
(a) The vested power.
(b) The inheritance of kings.
(c) Royal or fatherly authority.
(d) Painful subjugation.

4. Who in the First Treatise does not have subjects to govern?
(a) Patriacha.
(b) Adam.
(c) God.
(d) King James.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What effect does Locke feel that Filmer's comparison of powers have?

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

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