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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10, pp. 37-73.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the basis of sovereignty of monarchs in the First Treatise?
(a) That slaves do not rebel.
(b) That the power of Adam is conveyed to succeeding generations.
(c) That citizens accept the theory.
(d) That no one opposes monarchs.

2. What fact does Locke believe refutes Filmer's claims?
(a) The birth of Adam.
(b) The sovereignty shared between parents.
(c) The slave owner's rights.
(d) The property owner's rights.

3. What is the relationship between surviving children when a father dies, according to Filmer?
(a) The children divide the family estate.
(b) The eldest son has dominion over other brothers.
(c) They fight till the death.
(d) The oldest daughter takes charge.

4. To support what theory does Locke employ numerous citations?
(a) The need for subservience in children.
(b) The equality of power between both parents.
(c) The divine right to rule inherited by Adam.
(d) The right to own slaves.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The king's right to supremacy over subjects is similar to what other power mentioned in the first five chapters of the book?

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

4. What is used to justify royal authority in the First Treatise?

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

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