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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. What effect does Locke feel that Filmer's comparison of powers have?
(a) Creates zealots.
(b) Evokes anger.
(c) Confuses readers.
(d) Flatters the ambitions of monarchs.

2. What relationship of power does Locke think is hard to understand?
(a) Fatherhood where children are the property of the father.
(b) Slaves and slave owners.
(c) Kings and queens.
(d) Men and women.

3. Who are the inheritors?
(a) Adam's line and posterity.
(b) Property owners.
(c) Adam's children Cain and Abel only.
(d) Eve.

4. Which kings does Locke discuss?
(a) American kings.
(b) English kings.
(c) Phoenician kings.
(d) Biblical kings.

5. Who is described by Filmer as possibly having absolute power as a monarch?
(a) Adam.
(b) Eve.
(c) King James.
(d) A property owner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Filmer attribute the power of fatherhood?

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

4. In Genesis, when were men and other living creatures created?

5. What biblical book connects monarchy with the commandment to honor thy father?

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