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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 does Filmer's logic imply about succeeding monarchs?
(a) They win the right to rule through a debate.
(b) They are much weaker than the first monarch.
(c) They get their rights to rule from the first monarch.
(d) They must prove their right to rule through one-on-one combat.

2. What does Filmer propose is the cause for men being denied freedom?
(a) Short lifespans.
(b) Lack of property ownership.
(c) Illiteracy.
(d) Adam's creation.

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

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

5. What two titles push the theory of sovereignty, according to Locke?
(a) Titles of fatherhood and property.
(b) Titles of sisterhood and property.
(c) Titles of judiciary and executive control.
(d) Titles of slave and property ownership.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To support what theory does Locke employ numerous citations?

3. What quality does Filmer determine that all rulers must possess?

4. Who buys his brother's birthright?

5. Who is described by Filmer as possibly having absolute power as a monarch?

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