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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 distinction does Locke make regarding gender and power?
(a) Locke says power lies in the hands of the mother.
(b) Locke says gender inequalities prevent power equality.
(c) Locke says that both Adam and Eve have equal power.
(d) Locke says Adam has control over his wife Eve.

2. To whom does Locke think a child owes the most?
(a) God.
(b) Father.
(c) Society.
(d) Mother.

3. Which book in the bible discusses the creation of animals?
(a) Genesis.
(b) Proverbs.
(c) Psalms.
(d) Deuteronomy.

4. What does Locke say cannot be inferred from the biblical commandments?
(a) Free will.
(b) Right to own property.
(c) Absolute obedience to the king.
(d) Right to own slaves.

5. How does Filmer define the relationship between man and other creatures?
(a) Man has the right to use creatures.
(b) Man and other creatures are equal.
(c) Man fights with other creatures.
(d) Man is subservient to other creatures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the only two ways that kings can come to power, according to Filmer?

2. What is used to justify royal authority in the First Treatise?

3. What does the basis of government depend upon according to Locke?

4. What happens upon the death of Adam according to Filmer?

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

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