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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. Which two parties did not initially seek to oppress each other in the commonwealth?
(a) People and the property owners.
(b) People and the magistrate.
(c) Slaves and slave owners.
(d) Commonwealth families and children.

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

3. What law determines when the guardianship ends?
(a) The law of primogeniture.
(b) The law of self-governance.
(c) The law of property ownership.
(d) The municipal law of the country.

4. What was Cain told about his power?
(a) That he will lose it.
(b) That he has none.
(c) That he will rule over his brother Abel.
(d) That it will diminish with age.

5. Whose absolute authority does Locke question?
(a) Father.
(b) Society.
(c) God.
(d) Mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What distinction does Locke make regarding gender and power?

2. What is the one supreme power over the commonwealth?

3. What important question does Locke debate about Noah and his sons?

4. What does the basis of government depend upon according to Locke?

5. Who in the First Treatise does not have subjects to govern?

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