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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 relationship of power does Locke think is hard to understand?
(a) Fatherhood where children are the property of the father.
(b) Kings and queens.
(c) Slaves and slave owners.
(d) Men and women.

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

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

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

5. Who has joint dominion over the children in Locke's opinion?
(a) Slaves and slave owners.
(b) King James and his wife.
(c) The king and queen.
(d) Father and mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does Filmer base most of his theories for monarchy?

2. According to Locke, to whom did God give the power of dominion?

3. What belief, according to Locke, prevents the right to natural freedom?

4. What does the basis of government depend upon according to Locke?

5. What rights does Locke believe that Adam's heir possesses in relation to these creatures?

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