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Two Treatises of Government Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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

2. Who offers a compelling argument in favor of the right to rule?
(a) Eve.
(b) Locke.
(c) Filmer.
(d) Adam.

3. Who does Filmer think the heir should be?
(a) Someone wise.
(b) Someone strong.
(c) Someone powerful.
(d) Someone with the God-given right to rule over men.

4. What does Locke say he cannot find proof for in the First Treatise?
(a) That ordinary men can own property.
(b) That slavery is legal.
(c) Adam's right to be supreme.
(d) The royalty's claim to rule by divine right through the sovereignty of Adam.

5. Whose absolute authority does Locke question?
(a) Society.
(b) Mother.
(c) Father.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sir Robert conclude about the use of the term "children of men"?

2. What order did the first man in the world receive from God?

3. Which book in the bible discusses the creation of animals?

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

5. What does Filmer believe about the relationship between men and parents?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Locke's argument about multiple kings and what their existence shows.

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

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

4. How does absolutism prevent freedom?

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

6. Describe some effects on inheritance mentioned in the bible and cited by Locke.

7. Describe the difference in opinion Locke and Filmer have about Adam's right to govern.

8. Explain what Filmer believes is the relationship between Cain and Abel.

9. What question arises pertaining to Noah and his sons?

10. What does Filmer base most of his arguments upon?

(see the answer keys)

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