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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 2, Of The Ideas of Space and Time.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Hume say the human mind resolves itself into what distinct kinds ?
(a) Impressions and ideas.
(b) Images and words.
(c) Love and hate.
(d) Pride and prejudice.

3. Under what two general classes do relations come?
(a) Razor and fork.
(b) Resemblance and contrariety.
(c) Mental and imagination.
(d) Mirror and microscope.

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

5. What idea does Hume bring in to distinguish between knowledge and probability?
(a) Love and hate.
(b) Justice.
(c) Morals.
(d) Philosophical relations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Hume's idea of a definition?

2. What does Hume say is limited?

3. Which of the following best defines empiricism?

4. What does imagination do with simple ideas once it has separated them?

5. Which idea comes in for extended analysis in Book One, Part Three?

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