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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapters 1-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Locke define 'idea'?
(a) The result of understanding.
(b) The object of understanding.
(c) The purpose of understanding.
(d) The source of understanding.

2. What does Locke say about this standard for whether an idea is innate?
(a) He says that it is a kettle of fish.
(b) He says that it is too high a hurdle to pass.
(c) He says that it is too wide a net.
(d) He says it is a bird of a different color.

3. What does Locke say perception creates?
(a) Language.
(b) Experiences.
(c) Symbols.
(d) Ideas.

4. For whom does Locke say national principles are natural?
(a) Grown men and women.
(b) Men.
(c) Human beings.
(d) Children and idiost.

5. To what does Locke attribute the ability to create technology and to organize our environment?
(a) Science.
(b) Perception.
(c) Sensitivity.
(d) Reason.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Locke define complex ideas?

2. What does Locke say we do with ideas?

3. What does Locke say retention allows us to do?

4. What does Locke say about the difference between reflection and sensation?

5. How does Locke say the concept of innate knowledge ultimately fails?

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