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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 order did the first man in the world receive from God?
(a) To multiply and populate the world.
(b) To create a house.
(c) To create a house.
(d) To buy property.

2. What rights does Locke believe that Adam's heir possesses in relation to these creatures?
(a) All rights.
(b) More rights than other men.
(c) The same as other men.
(d) No rights.

3. What does Locke believe that the First Treatise proves?
(a) That Adam had authority over his children.
(b) That Adam's authority came from being a father.
(c) That Adam's authority stemmed from God.
(d) That Adam did not have authority over his children.

4. What was dominion measured in during this time?
(a) Slaves.
(b) The amount of goods that the first-born would inherit.
(c) Property.
(d) Size of kingdom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has joint dominion over the children in Locke's opinion?

2. What joint power does Locke say is represented by the community?

3. What can a subject do regardless of the type of ruler according to Locke?

4. Who is described by Filmer as possibly having absolute power as a monarch?

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

(see the answer key)

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