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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part 3, Of the Will and Direct Passions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hume say would happen if you denied the existence of the 19th man of a group of twenty?
(a) The twentieth man would not exist.
(b) None of the men in the group would exist.
(c) People would fall in love.
(d) There would be much immoral behavior.

2. When does one feel the impression of volition?
(a) Whenever one desires hate.
(b) Whenever one desires company.
(c) Whenever one desires love.
(d) Whenever one desires good.

3. Why does Hume say that neither ideas nor impressions are infinitely divisible?
(a) We would eventually arrive at a number too difficult to perceive.
(b) It takes away from the fact that they are complex.
(c) They can only be divided into four.
(d) They are a solid fact.

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

5. What doctrine does Hume say he is rejecting regarding the will?
(a) The will of all men.
(b) Free will.
(c) Good will.
(d) Hate will.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which idea comes in for extended analysis in Book One, Part Three?

3. What kind of soul does Hume believe does not exist?

4. What do defenders of free will believe about the will?

5. Hume tells the reader to fix his eye on what kind of spot?

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