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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part 3, Of the Other Virtues and Vices.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Hume tells the reader to fix his eye on what kind of spot?
(a) A black spot.
(b) A lead spot.
(c) A dirt spot.
(d) An ink spot.

3. Into what two types does Hume divide direct passions?
(a) Those which respond to pain and those which are natural instincts.
(b) Those which are comfortable and those which are uncomfortable.
(c) Those which respond to hate and those which respond to love.
(d) Those which we understand and thosewhich we misunderstand.

4. What kind of passion does Hume say is a mistake to confuse as reason?
(a) Fun passions.
(b) Extreme passions.
(c) Violent passions.
(d) Calm passions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Book Three, Part Two?

2. What idea does Hume claim is intelligible?

3. How does Hume define intuition?

4. What does Book One cover regarding human nature?

5. What does Hume say is a disagreeable impression?

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