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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part 2, Of Justice and Injustice.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is a group of contrary?
(a) Benevolence and anger.
(b) Love and hate.
(c) Pity and malice.
(d) Respect and contempt.

3. Why does Hume think it is impossible to believe in a God?
(a) There are too many different Gods.
(b) Religion is too strict.
(c) Religion does not allow for natural thought.
(d) People have no direct impression of Him.

4. What was required to regulate society once it had evolved into a certain order?
(a) Passion.
(b) Morality.
(c) Justice.
(d) Religion.

5. To what does distinguishing between perception and reality often lead?
(a) Misguided theories.
(b) Counterintuitive positions.
(c) A metaphysical position.
(d) Lopsided theories.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hume say we admire the rich and the powerful?

2. How does Hume define anger?

3. Why does Hume say that neither ideas nor impressions are infinitely divisible?

4. What determines whether action is good or bad?

5. Which of the following is the best description of the microscope inquiry?

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