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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 claim of Filmer's does Locke dispute?
(a) That children have the right to leave their homes.
(b) That cannibalism is acceptable.
(c) That mothers have equal shares in begetting children.
(d) That God gave men dominion over women.

2. What does Filmer claim is the relationship between men and creatures?
(a) Men consume all creatures.
(b) Men live in opposition to all creatures.
(c) Men are equal to all creatures.
(d) Men have sole ownership over all creatures.

3. Who offers a compelling argument in favor of the right to rule?
(a) Filmer.
(b) Adam.
(c) Locke.
(d) Eve.

4. What does Locke say cannot be inferred from the biblical commandments?
(a) Free will.
(b) Right to own slaves.
(c) Right to own property.
(d) Absolute obedience to the king.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Filmer define the relationship between man and other creatures?

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

4. Who does Filmer think is an ideal monarch?

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

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