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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. Whose absolute authority does Locke question?
(a) Father.
(b) Society.
(c) Mother.
(d) God.

2. Who buys his brother's birthright?
(a) Locke.
(b) Abel.
(c) Jacob.
(d) Cain.

3. How does Filmer define the relationship between man and other creatures?
(a) Man fights with other creatures.
(b) Man has the right to use creatures.
(c) Man and other creatures are equal.
(d) Man is subservient to other creatures.

4. What does Sir Robert conclude about the use of the term "children of men"?
(a) That the children of men would be oppressed.
(b) That the children of men were born to serve.
(c) That the children of men had power over Adam.
(d) That it did not pertain to Adam who had no father.

5. Why is it important to explain inheritance in the First Treatise?
(a) To determine who populates the world.
(b) To determine who has the right to rule.
(c) To determine who has the right to own slaves.
(d) To determine who survives the Flood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two things does Filmore say are necessary for absolute monarchy to work?

2. What kinds of goods does the first-born child inherit?

3. From whom do monarchs derive power?

4. What does Locke say he cannot find proof for in the First Treatise?

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

(see the answer key)

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