View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Locke say he cannot find proof for in the First Treatise?
(a) That ordinary men can own property.
(b) That slavery is legal.
(c) Adam's right to be supreme.
(d) The royalty's claim to rule by divine right through the sovereignty of Adam.

2. Which descendant of Adam escapes the flood?
(a) Abel.
(b) Cain.
(c) Filmer.
(d) Noah.

3. Which son of Adam is the oldest?
(a) Noah.
(b) Abel.
(c) Locke.
(d) Cain.

4. What kind of government does Exodus imply according to Filmer?
(a) Monarchy.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Cannibalism.
(d) Socialism.

5. What happens upon the death of Adam according to Filmer?
(a) Division of authority.
(b) Father's estate goes to the eldest son.
(c) Chaos and anarchy.
(d) Takeover from rival.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the basis of sovereignty of monarchs in the First Treatise?

2. Why is it important to explain inheritance in the First Treatise?

3. Who has joint dominion over the children in Locke's opinion?

4. What issues arise with Noah?

5. According to Filmer in the First Treatise what does the bible prove?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 250 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample