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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do we have when a word can no longer be defined, according to Locke?
(a) The essence of an idea.
(b) Simple ideas.
(c) Experience.
(d) Visions.

2. How does Locke define complex ideas?
(a) Unresolved ideas out of which simple ideas come.
(b) The field of experience that inspires ideas.
(c) Simple ideas that vary based on definitions.
(d) Combinations of simple ideas.

3. How does Locke say people should use language?
(a) In ways that express personality.
(b) In ways that lead to interesting visions.
(c) In ways that undermine received truths.
(d) In ways that can be understood.

4. How does Locke define truth in an idea?
(a) Educated people can see the truth.
(b) The truth is self-evident.
(c) Proof can be shown mathematically.
(d) An idea corresponds to the world.

5. What is it that contributed to the pervasiveness of language, in Locke's account?
(a) The simplicity of grammar.
(b) The use of general terms.
(c) Dictionaries.
(d) Legal disputes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Composition is the ability to do what, according to Locke?

2. What does Locke say each distinct idea is?

3. What do we have when an abstract idea cannot be broken down?

4. What does Locke say number indicate about a thing?

5. What does Locke say the increase of our intellectual powers follows?

(see the answer key)

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