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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 was the rule of inheritance among families in a commonwealth?
(a) The eldest son inherits.
(b) The oldest child inherits.
(c) The royal family decides which families inherit what properties.
(d) The father decides who inherits.

2. Who offers a compelling argument in favor of the right to rule?
(a) Filmer.
(b) Adam.
(c) Locke.
(d) Eve.

3. What order did the first man in the world receive from God?
(a) To create a house.
(b) To buy property.
(c) To create a house.
(d) To multiply and populate the world.

4. What fact does Locke believe refutes Filmer's claims?
(a) The birth of Adam.
(b) The sovereignty shared between parents.
(c) The property owner's rights.
(d) The slave owner's rights.

5. Who cannot give the injured party satisfaction?
(a) The injured party.
(b) The magistrate.
(c) The offender.
(d) Locke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Filmer's logic imply about succeeding monarchs?

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

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

4. Which son of Adam is the oldest?

5. What does Locke say cannot be inferred from the biblical commandments?

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