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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part 1, Of Virtue and Vice in General.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the system used to prove the existence of God?
(a) Astrology.
(b) Metaphysics.
(c) Theology.
(d) Christian science.

2. The second truth in Hume's fork principle deals with what?
(a) Matters of fact.
(b) Matters of principle.
(c) Morals.
(d) Judgements.

3. What does Hume call romantic love?
(a) Uncontrollable libido.
(b) Amorous passion.
(c) Fun and games.
(d) Red hot passion.

4. What does Book One cover regarding human nature?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Sympathies.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Passions.

5. What does Hume say is stronger than imagination?
(a) Reality.
(b) Memory.
(c) Love.
(d) Passions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a disposition involved with the passions?

2. What is the title of Book Two, Part Two?

3. What does Hume believe humans generate instead of observing causes?

4. From where does a human's substantive knowledge come?

5. What does Hume say is the chief exercise of the memory?

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