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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part 3, Of the Other Virtues and Vices.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fruit does Hume use as an example to show our inability to form a just idea without testing it first?
(a) A banana.
(b) An orange.
(c) A peach.
(d) A pineapple.

2. What kind of image does Hume say will be presented if one wheels around a burning coal with rapidity?
(a) A burning pole.
(b) Whatever your imagination allows.
(c) A reddish orange blur.
(d) A circle of fire.

3. Why does Hume see pride as an agreeable impression?
(a) It gives us feelings of security.
(b) It hides our faults.
(c) It allows us to love others.
(d) It makes us feel satisfied.

4. Of what does Hume say we have a false sensation?
(a) Underlying emotion.
(b) Caused choice.
(c) Sub-emotion.
(d) Uncaused choice.

5. What does Hume say is the opposite of respect?
(a) Malice.
(b) Envy.
(c) Contempt.
(d) Benevolence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hume say is stronger than imagination?

2. What does imagination do with simple ideas once it has separated them?

3. Which of the following passions does Hume call an emotion?

4. What does Hume say is a disagreeable impression?

5. What is benevolence?

(see the answer key)

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