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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Part 1, Of Virtue and Vice in General.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the title of Book one, Part Three?
(a) Morals of the World.
(b) Of Knowledge and Probability.
(c) Of Space and Time.
(d) Injustice Versus Justice.

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

3. Which virtues does Hume say are instinctual?
(a) Internal virtues.
(b) Artificial virtues.
(c) Natural virtues.
(d) External virtues.

4. Which of the following is another term used for passions?
(a) Impressions of reflections.
(b) Forming mental images.
(c) Images of emotion.
(d) Ideas of resemblance.

5. What does Hume believe humans generate instead of observing causes?
(a) Sympathy about causes.
(b) Judgements about causes.
(c) Beliefs about causes.
(d) Morals about causes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Hume say can't cause the will to act?

2. Which of the following passions does Hume call a bodily feeling?

3. What is Hume's first tool of philosophical inquiry?

4. How does Hume define responsive passions?

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

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