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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 4, On the Sceptical and Other Systems of Philosophy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does the first truth in Hume's fork principle deal?
(a) Truth in science.
(b) English grammar rules.
(c) Religious concepts.
(d) True statements in mathematics.

2. What kind of soul does Hume believe does not exist?
(a) The immaterial soul.
(b) The frank soul.
(c) The sincere soul.
(d) The material soul.

3. Hume says every simple impression is attended with what?
(a) A correspondent word.
(b) A correspondent sentence.
(c) A correspondent idea.
(d) A correspondent title.

4. What does Hume claim is a fictitious denomination?
(a) The idea of justice.
(b) The idea of morals.
(c) The idea of love.
(d) The idea of unity.

5. What does Hume say is the chief exercise of the memory?
(a) To find the essence of an idea.
(b) To confound critics.
(c) To ignite the imagination.
(d) To put simple ideas in order.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hume believe humans generate instead of observing causes?

2. What does Hume say is stronger than imagination?

3. Into what does Hume divide knowledge?

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

5. What two cities does Hume use in his example of why it is difficult to form accurate impressions?

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