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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 rights does Filmer believe should be given to the descendants of the heir?
(a) Right of inheritance of power.
(b) Right to own property.
(c) Right to marry.
(d) Right to have slaves.

2. In the First Treatise, whose heir is in question?
(a) Noah's.
(b) Filmer's.
(c) Eve's.
(d) Adam's.

3. What happens in a state of liberty?
(a) Anarchy begins.
(b) Power and jurisdiction are reciprocal.
(c) The loudest dominates.
(d) Nature takes over.

4. What does Locke say cannot be inferred from the biblical commandments?
(a) Absolute obedience to the king.
(b) Right to own property.
(c) Right to own slaves.
(d) Free will.

5. Which kings does Locke discuss?
(a) Phoenician kings.
(b) English kings.
(c) American kings.
(d) Biblical kings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What quality does Filmer determine that all rulers must possess?

2. What does paternal authority imply?

3. According to Filmer, who is considered the father of subjects in a monarchy?

4. What important argument does Locke refute in the First Treatise?

5. Who questions the details of rulership?

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