View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens if the world has more than one king?
(a) The right to rule comes from something other than fatherhood.
(b) Conflict that results in anarchy.
(c) The right to rule comes from fatherhood.
(d) Indecision.

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

3. Who buys his brother's birthright?
(a) Jacob.
(b) Abel.
(c) Locke.
(d) Cain.

4. Who does Filmer think the heir should be?
(a) Someone strong.
(b) Someone powerful.
(c) Someone wise.
(d) Someone with the God-given right to rule over men.

5. By avoiding the abuse of power, what happens in society?
(a) People willingly submitted to the rule of another.
(b) A government was overthrown.
(c) Property was divided.
(d) People were free to marry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What belief does Locke not challenge in the First Treatise?

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

3. What penalties can laws sometimes include?

4. To whom does Locke believe the duty of honor and obedience is due?

5. How does Filmer define the relationship between man and other creatures?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 294 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample