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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part 1, Of Pride and Humility.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hume say he will use to discuss passion instead of physiology?
(a) Psychology.
(b) Foreshadowing.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Experience.

3. Which of the following is the best description of the microscope inquiry?
(a) To understand something we must get to its core.
(b) To understand something we must take a step back and look at it.
(c) To understand something we must break it down into smaller parts.
(d) To understand something we must make it bigger.

4. What does Hume say is limited?
(a) The capacity of the mind.
(b) Family life.
(c) The capacity to feel love.
(d) Social morals.

5. What kind of image does Hume say will be presented if one wheels around a burning coal with rapidity?
(a) A circle of fire.
(b) Whatever your imagination allows.
(c) A burning pole.
(d) A reddish orange blur.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hume say is a disagreeable impression?

2. Under what two general classes do relations come?

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

4. What kind of philosophers does Hume claim are confused themselves?

5. What is the title of Book one, Part Three?

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