Writings, 1902-1910 Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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Writings, 1902-1910 Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Varieties of Religious Experience Section 2 (Lectures XI-Postcript).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James suggests that the experience of evil is necessary from an existential viewpoint to access deep levels of which of the following?
(a) Truth.
(b) Lies.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Depression.

2. According to James, the absence of something can lead to a sense of which of the following?
(a) Anger.
(b) Unreality.
(c) Gratitude.
(d) Happiness.

3. James claims that religion is in line with which of the following?
(a) Rationalism.
(b) Individual simplicity.
(c) Instinct.
(d) Moral simplicity.

4. James says that what kind of people experience a sense of unreality?
(a) Those who are thankful.
(b) Those who have nothing.
(c) Those who are depressed.
(d) Those who are happy.

5. What does James identify as the "fruits" of religion?
(a) Morality.
(b) Charity for those in need.
(c) Ascetism.
(d) Cultural benefits of saintliness.

Short Answer Questions

1. James says that for an instantaneous conversion, it is necessary for a person to know which of the following?

2. Which definition is most close to the definition of healthy-mindedness?

3. James identifies the difference between those who are saintly and those who are not as which of the following?

4. James says that for a man to experience the divine, what must he let go?

5. What does James identify as a "sick soul"?

(see the answer key)

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