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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. Who is described by Filmer as possibly having absolute power as a monarch?
(a) Eve.
(b) King James.
(c) Adam.
(d) A property owner.

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

3. What does Filmer's logic imply about succeeding monarchs?
(a) They win the right to rule through a debate.
(b) They are much weaker than the first monarch.
(c) They must prove their right to rule through one-on-one combat.
(d) They get their rights to rule from the first monarch.

4. 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.

5. What right does Locke believe all men have?
(a) The right of inheritance.
(b) The right to fight.
(c) The right to have slaves.
(d) The right to buy property.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship of power does Locke think is hard to understand?

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

3. What issues arise with Noah?

4. For whom does the legislature make laws?

5. To support what theory does Locke employ numerous citations?

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