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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Locke say cannot be inferred from the biblical commandments?
(a) Right to own slaves.
(b) Free will.
(c) Absolute obedience to the king.
(d) Right to own property.

2. What does Filmer claim is the relationship between men and creatures?
(a) Men live in opposition to all creatures.
(b) Men consume all creatures.
(c) Men have sole ownership over all creatures.
(d) Men are equal to all creatures.

3. What rights does Filmer believe should be given to the descendants of the heir?
(a) Right to marry.
(b) Right to have slaves.
(c) Right of inheritance of power.
(d) Right to own property.

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

5. What does the basis of government depend upon according to Locke?
(a) The sanctity of marriage.
(b) The origin of property.
(c) The need for order.
(d) The prevention of cruelty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the inheritors?

2. What does Locke disagree with Filmer about concerning the rights of the first man in the world?

3. What two powers are considered identical by Filmer?

4. To whom does Locke believe the duty of honor and obedience is due?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Locke say about Adam's heir's relationship to other creatures?

2. What point does Locke bring up regarding birthright, dominion, and possessions?

3. Describe what subjugation of the children means in regards to monarchy.

4. Describe fatherly authority.

5. What does Locke say the passage of Genesis proves about man's relationship to others?

6. What does divine rights imply?

7. What does Locke say about Adam and Eve regarding power?

8. What does Locke use to refute the theory of absolute monarchy?

9. What kind of power is the right of supremacy?

10. What does Filmer say about power and Adam's line?

(see the answer keys)

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