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

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

3. What does Hume say determines the will?
(a) Love.
(b) Virtue.
(c) Reason.
(d) Passions.

4. What does Book Two cover regarding human nature?
(a) Passions.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Sympathies.
(d) Understanding.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hume say is limited?

2. What does Hume say impressions can't tell us?

3. Which of the following does Hume say can't cause the will to act?

4. What does Hume say would happen if you denied the existence of the 19th man of a group of twenty?

5. What does Hume say is the only thing that can make uncaused choices?

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