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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 - 10, pp. 140 - 181.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Locke believe is the kind of government when the whole community is involved?
(a) An oligarchy.
(b) A perfect democracy.
(c) Anarchy.
(d) A monarchy.

2. What is the relationship between surviving children when a father dies, according to Filmer?
(a) The children divide the family estate.
(b) The oldest daughter takes charge.
(c) They fight till the death.
(d) The eldest son has dominion over other brothers.

3. When a person suffers damages, what right does he have according to Locke?
(a) The right to fight.
(b) The right to complain.
(c) The right to seek reparations.
(d) The right to destroy.

4. Who questions the details of rulership?
(a) Locke.
(b) Filmer.
(c) King James.
(d) Adam.

5. The king's right to supremacy over subjects is similar to what other power mentioned in the first five chapters of the book?
(a) Adam's right to supremacy over his family.
(b) The court jester's desire to flatter the monarch.
(c) The head of slaves to other slaves.
(d) Filmer over his followers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What power gives the right to make laws?

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

3. When a father dies, onto whom does parental duty fall?

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

5. What was the rule of inheritance among families in a commonwealth?

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