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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. 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) They are a solid fact.
(c) It takes away from the fact that they are complex.
(d) They can only be divided into four.

2. What passion does Hume say pity is like?
(a) Sympathy.
(b) Envy.
(c) Love.
(d) Hate.

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

4. What two cities does Hume use in his example of why it is difficult to form accurate impressions?
(a) Glasgow and Liverpool.
(b) London and Edinborough.
(c) New Jerusalem and Paris.
(d) Moscow and Prague.

5. Which of the following can cause either pride or humility?
(a) Power.
(b) Sympathy.
(c) Death.
(d) Wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does distinguishing between perception and reality often lead?

2. What does Hume say takes precedence over ideas?

3. When does Hume say self-interested motives can be taken to be virtuous?

4. What does Hume say justice must be to motivate us?

5. What does Hume say is stronger than imagination?

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