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

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

3. What happens if the world has more than one king?
(a) The right to rule comes from fatherhood.
(b) Conflict that results in anarchy.
(c) Indecision.
(d) The right to rule comes from something other than fatherhood.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Locke say cannot be inferred from the biblical commandments?

2. What important argument does Locke refute in the First Treatise?

3. What fact does Locke believe refutes Filmer's claims?

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

5. What order did the first man in the world receive from God?

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