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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) Confuses readers.
(b) Evokes anger.
(c) Creates zealots.
(d) Flatters the ambitions of monarchs.

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

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

4. What event is Noah most often associated with?
(a) Global domination.
(b) The flood.
(c) Property.
(d) Slaves.

5. What two things does Filmore say are necessary for absolute monarchy to work?
(a) That the kings fight to maintain control and never concede defeat.
(b) That the citizens accept it, and that some people are slaves.
(c) That the people remain ignorant and powerless.
(d) That the power does not die with Adam, and that it continues through generations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the inheritors?

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

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

4. Who does Filmer think the heir should be?

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

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