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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 two titles push the theory of sovereignty, according to Locke?
(a) Titles of slave and property ownership.
(b) Titles of sisterhood and property.
(c) Titles of judiciary and executive control.
(d) Titles of fatherhood and property.

2. What does Locke disagree with Filmer about concerning the rights of the first man in the world?
(a) The right to governance.
(b) The right to fight.
(c) The right to procreate.
(d) The right to acquire property.

3. What order did the first man in the world receive from God?
(a) To create a house.
(b) To buy property.
(c) To create a house.
(d) To multiply and populate the world.

4. To whom does Locke believe the duty of honor and obedience is due?
(a) The magistrate.
(b) The natural father.
(c) The prince.
(d) The king.

5. What are the only two ways that kings can come to power, according to Filmer?
(a) Through marriage and winning wars.
(b) Through property ownership.
(c) Through the vote of the people.
(d) By being the heirs of fathers of people or the heirs of usurpers of power.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sir Robert conclude about the use of the term "children of men"?

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

4. According to the First Treatise, in whom is power vested?

5. What belief does Locke not challenge in the First Treatise?

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