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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. Why do we love people we know more than strangers?
(a) It is easier to talk to them.
(b) They understand us.
(c) They don't judge us.
(d) They resemble us.

2. Which of the following passions does Hume call a bodily feeling?
(a) Rage.
(b) Love.
(c) Pride.
(d) Pleasure.

3. What do defenders of free will believe about the will?
(a) It can control our emotions.
(b) It can choose without influence of cause.
(c) It can help us to think clearly.
(d) It gives us our morals.

4. What two things does Hume say can't produce beliefs?
(a) Sense and reason.
(b) Love and hate.
(c) Reaction and action.
(d) Imagination and mind.

5. What does Hume say is the only thing that can make uncaused choices?
(a) Mass society.
(b) Free will.
(c) There is nothing.
(d) The soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hume says the will is an impression of what?

2. What can one not derive an ought from?

3. Hume says complex ideas are divided into what?

4. By what does Hume say all human action is determined?

5. Which French philosopher does Hume reference in this section?

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