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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, pp. 73-112.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom do monarchs derive power?
(a) Their children.
(b) Adam and his power of fatherhood.
(c) Their subjects.
(d) Their property.

2. On what does Filmer base most of his theories for monarchy?
(a) The right of inheritance.
(b) The right of the rich.
(c) The right of property owners.
(d) The right of the bourgeoise.

3. In what country does Locke discuss the occurrence of cannibalism?
(a) Peru.
(b) France.
(c) China.
(d) England.

4. What two things does Filmore say are necessary for absolute monarchy to work?
(a) That the people remain ignorant and powerless.
(b) That the kings fight to maintain control and never concede defeat.
(c) That the citizens accept it, and that some people are slaves.
(d) That the power does not die with Adam, and that it continues through generations.

5. What does the basis of government depend upon according to Locke?
(a) The prevention of cruelty.
(b) The origin of property.
(c) The sanctity of marriage.
(d) The need for order.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Filmer, who is considered the father of subjects in a monarchy?

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

3. What claim of Filmer's does Locke dispute?

4. What is the only thing that Locke can find in the scriptures pertaining to power and God?

5. What rights does Filmer believe should be given to the descendants of the heir?

(see the answer key)

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