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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 joint power does Locke say is represented by the community?
(a) The power to live wherever you want and to own property.
(b) The power of all the members in that society.
(c) The power to be free and to self-govern.
(d) The power to create and break rules.

2. What does Locke think sometimes determines who will be king?
(a) Luck.
(b) A person's intelligence.
(c) Wealth.
(d) The size of the army and its success.

3. How does Locke say man establishes his right of property?
(a) Through labor he expends.
(b) Through slavery.
(c) Through warfare.
(d) Through the power of the commonwealth.

4. What is the relationship between surviving children when a father dies, according to Filmer?
(a) The eldest son has dominion over other brothers.
(b) They fight till the death.
(c) The oldest daughter takes charge.
(d) The children divide the family estate.

5. According to Filmer, who is considered the father of subjects in a monarchy?
(a) Royal princes.
(b) The royal priest.
(c) God.
(d) The king.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event is Noah most often associated with?

2. What does Filmer call the relationship between a man and his parents?

3. Who does Filmer think the heir should be?

4. Who does Filmer attribute the power of fatherhood?

5. What does Locke write is necessary to stop war?

(see the answer key)

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