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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What fruit does Hume use as an example to show our inability to form a just idea without testing it first?
(a) A peach.
(b) An orange.
(c) A pineapple.
(d) A banana.

3. Into what does Hume divide knowledge?
(a) Passions and reason.
(b) Pride and prejudice.
(c) Vice and virtue.
(d) Definitions and observations.

4. What is Hume's second tool of philosophical inquiry?
(a) The microscope.
(b) The map.
(c) The knife.
(d) The fork.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hume says every simple impression is attended with what?

2. What does Hume say is the only thing that can cause us to act?

3. What does Hume say could be the condition of a man who is insensitive to time?

4. By what does Hume say cousins are connected?

5. Which of the following is the best description of the microscope inquiry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hume reject the idea of an immaterial soul?

2. In what way does Hume say the mind can be dishonest?

3. Why can only our imagination produce belief in external objects?

4. What is the microscope principle?

5. What is Hume's fork principle?

6. Why does Hume think humility and pride are similar?

7. Of what does Hume claim a substance is made up?

8. How does Hume define malice, envy and respect?

9. In which two senses is the word relation commonly used?

10. Why does Hume think it is pointless to wonder about the external world?

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