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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. Who does Filmer attribute the power of fatherhood?
(a) All kings.
(b) King James.
(c) All men.
(d) Adam.

2. What commandment applies to men and women according to Locke?
(a) Third Commandment.
(b) Second Commandment.
(c) Fifth Commandment.
(d) Sixth Commandment.

3. Who has joint dominion over the children in Locke's opinion?
(a) Father and mother.
(b) King James and his wife.
(c) Slaves and slave owners.
(d) The king and queen.

4. What are the only two ways that kings can come to power, according to Filmer?
(a) By being the heirs of fathers of people or the heirs of usurpers of power.
(b) Through marriage and winning wars.
(c) Through property ownership.
(d) Through the vote of the people.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the First Treatise, in whom is power vested?

2. Which kings does Locke discuss?

3. How does Locke differ in his perception of Eve as compared to Filmer?

4. What does Filmer propose is the cause for men being denied freedom?

5. What does Filmer believe about the relationship between men and parents?

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