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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. What idea does Hume claim is intelligible?
(a) Insanity
(b) Love.
(c) Perception.
(d) Immateriality.

2. The second truth in Hume's fork principle deals with what?
(a) Matters of principle.
(b) Morals.
(c) Matters of fact.
(d) Judgements.

3. What does Hume use his razor theory to devalue?
(a) Abstract concepts.
(b) The imagination.
(c) Reason.
(d) Mathematics.

4. What is Hume's first tool of philosophical inquiry?
(a) The robin.
(b) The microscope.
(c) The spoon.
(d) The knife.

5. What system does Hume say is absurd?
(a) The chemistry point system.
(b) The mathematical points system.
(c) The English grammar system.
(d) The German grammar system.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best fits Hume's idea of perception?

2. From where does Hume say sensation arises?

3. What is the title of Book Two, Part One?

4. What does Hume say is stronger than imagination?

5. Which French philosopher does Hume reference in this section?

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