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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11- 15, pp. 182 - 204.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom does the legislature make laws?
(a) The property owners.
(b) The children.
(c) The servants.
(d) The public good.

2. What does Locke write is necessary to stop war?
(a) Security.
(b) Freedom.
(c) A peaceful resolution with the aggressor.
(d) Plenty of food for everyone.

3. What does Locke argue about the inheritance of power and the right to rule?
(a) That it is not predetermined by birthright.
(b) That it belongs to the firstborn child.
(c) That it comes only to Noah's descendants.
(d) That it comes only to Adam's descendants.

4. What was the right of succession practiced in the commonwealth?
(a) The wealthiest family dominates.
(b) The eldest son inherits the property and right to rule.
(c) The most powerful family dominates.
(d) The family with royal connections dominates.

5. What biblical book connects monarchy with the commandment to honor thy father?
(a) Exodus.
(b) Revelation.
(c) Genesis.
(d) Proverbs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing that Locke can find in the scriptures pertaining to power and God?

2. What two things does Filmore say are necessary for absolute monarchy to work?

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

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

5. What does Locke believe that the First Treatise proves?

(see the answer key)

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