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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) Men and women.
(b) Kings and queens.
(c) Slaves and slave owners.
(d) Fatherhood where children are the property of the father.

2. Who is described by Filmer as possibly having absolute power as a monarch?
(a) Adam.
(b) King James.
(c) A property owner.
(d) Eve.

3. What two powers are considered identical by Filmer?
(a) The right to own a slave and the right to fight.
(b) The right to own property and the right to marry someone of your own choice.
(c) The power of marriage and the power of childbirth.
(d) The power of the fathers and the power of kings.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Filmer's logic imply about succeeding monarchs?

2. What does Filmer claim is the relationship between men and creatures?

3. What important argument does Locke refute in the First Treatise?

4. To whom does Locke believe the duty of honor and obedience is due?

5. What are the only two ways that kings can come to power, according to Filmer?

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