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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. According to Filmer, who is considered the father of subjects in a monarchy?
(a) God.
(b) The king.
(c) The royal priest.
(d) Royal princes.

2. According to Locke, to whom did God give the power of dominion?
(a) Adam and Eve.
(b) Slave owners.
(c) Royalty.
(d) Parents.

3. What is Locke's conclusion pertaining to the knowledge contained in the biblical scripture?
(a) That slavery was acceptable.
(b) That God said Eve was subservient to Adam's will.
(c) That God decreed that Adam be king.
(d) That it was not a grant from God to have power of all men.

4. What does paternal authority imply?
(a) That the authority of kings will be challenged.
(b) That monarchs will not survive.
(c) That men live for a long time.
(d) That there can only be one king in the world.

5. What important question does Locke debate about Noah and his sons?
(a) Whether Noah gave the world to his favorite son.
(b) Whether Noah divided the world among his sons.
(c) Whether Noah fought with his sons.
(d) Whether Noah loved his sons.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What two powers are considered identical by Filmer?

3. How could the premise of divine rights be destroyed?

4. Who does Filmer think the heir should be?

5. What does Locke contest about Cain's rights?

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