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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 impressions can't tell us?
(a) That there is a God.
(b) That there is an internal world.
(c) That there is an external world.
(d) That there is life beyond death.

2. By what does Hume say all human action is determined?
(a) Love.
(b) Perception.
(c) Impressions.
(d) Morals.

3. Which of the following is the best description of the microscope inquiry?
(a) To understand something we must break it down into smaller parts.
(b) To understand something we must get to its core.
(c) To understand something we must take a step back and look at it.
(d) To understand something we must make it bigger.

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

5. To whom does Hume say he should leave the study to productive passions?
(a) Scholars.
(b) School teachers.
(c) Theologists.
(d) Scientists.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hume want to know about individuals in this section?

2. What does Hume say is a disagreeable impression?

3. What are the two ways in which Hume says one can exist?

4. What is Hume's third tool of philosophical inquiry?

5. Which of the following can cause either pride or humility?

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