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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 power does Locke argue that a man can only be subject to by choice?
(a) Mental.
(b) Political.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Physical.

2. What does the commonwealth give men?
(a) Arbitrary power.
(b) Absolute power.
(c) Rules to live by.
(d) Free will to do as they please.

3. What does Locke disagree with Filmer about concerning the rights of the first man in the world?
(a) The right to procreate.
(b) The right to governance.
(c) The right to acquire property.
(d) The right to fight.

4. What does Locke name the law to govern Adam and his posterity?
(a) The law of property ownership.
(b) The law of primogeniture.
(c) The law of equality.
(d) The law of reason.

5. What duty does Locke believe ends when a child is of reasonable age?
(a) The parent's duty as a guardian.
(b) The parent's duty to feed the child.
(c) Society's duty to educate the child.
(d) Society's duty to accept the child.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Cain told about his power?

3. What fact does Locke believe refutes Filmer's claims?

4. What does Sir Robert conclude about the use of the term "children of men"?

5. Who does Filmer think is an ideal monarch?

(see the answer key)

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