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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Locke think a child owes the most?

2. Who in the First Treatise does not have subjects to govern?

3. According to Filmer in the First Treatise what does the bible prove?

4. What does the rule of having only one king in the world depend upon?

5. What does Locke say cannot be inferred from the biblical commandments?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Locke say about the rights of the mother?

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

5. What practice does Locke believe Filmer bases his theory of absolute monarchy?

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

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

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

9. Describe who Filmer believes the heir to power should be.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the impact of absolute power in relationship to the right to govern. Is absolute power necessary for governing a country? Why or why not? When it is justified according to Locke? What are possible repercussions? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

How does political power differ from parental power according to Locke? How are they similar? Compare and contrast these two powers, using examples and citing supporting evidence from the book.

Essay Topic 3

How does gender equality affect the proper guardianship of children according to Locke? Do mothers have equal, more, or less rights than fathers? Explain, using evidence from the book to support your answer.

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