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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16- 19, pp. 205 - 240.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the rule of having only one king in the world depend upon?
(a) Obedient sons.
(b) The acceptance of paternal authority.
(c) A big kingdom.
(d) Lots of property.

2. Which descendant of Adam escapes the flood?
(a) Filmer.
(b) Abel.
(c) Noah.
(d) Cain.

3. The king's right to supremacy over subjects is similar to what other power mentioned in the first five chapters of the book?
(a) The court jester's desire to flatter the monarch.
(b) The head of slaves to other slaves.
(c) Filmer over his followers.
(d) Adam's right to supremacy over his family.

4. What does Sir Robert conclude about the use of the term "children of men"?
(a) That the children of men had power over Adam.
(b) That the children of men were born to serve.
(c) That it did not pertain to Adam who had no father.
(d) That the children of men would be oppressed.

5. What is the one supreme power over the commonwealth?
(a) The federative.
(b) The executive.
(c) The political.
(d) The legislative.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens upon the death of Adam according to Filmer?

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

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

4. Which two parties did not initially seek to oppress each other in the commonwealth?

5. What does paternal authority imply?

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