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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 belief, according to Locke, prevents the right to natural freedom?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Migration.
(c) Divine right to rule.
(d) Slavery.

2. What event is Noah most often associated with?
(a) Property.
(b) Global domination.
(c) Slaves.
(d) The flood.

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

4. Why is it important to explain inheritance in the First Treatise?
(a) To determine who populates the world.
(b) To determine who has the right to rule.
(c) To determine who survives the Flood.
(d) To determine who has the right to own slaves.

5. Who are the inheritors?
(a) Adam's line and posterity.
(b) Eve.
(c) Adam's children Cain and Abel only.
(d) Property owners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Locke's conclusion pertaining to the knowledge contained in the biblical scripture?

2. What are the only two ways that kings can come to power, according to Filmer?

3. In the First Treatise, what does Locke believe that the book Patriacha actually promotes?

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

5. What quality does Filmer determine that all rulers must possess?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Locke says about the relationship of men and women.

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

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

4. What does Filmer believe Genesis 3:16 says about man and government?

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

6. Describe the basis of government according to Locke.

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

8. According to Filmer, what are the only two ways that a king can come to power?

9. What does divine rights imply?

10. Describe fatherly authority.

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