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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 would you characterize Locke's description of knowledge in his introduction?
(a) Idealist.
(b) Pragmatic.
(c) Relativist.
(d) Absolutist.

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

3. What does Locke claim separates mankind from all other creatures on earth?
(a) Language.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Envy.

4. How does Locke define perception?
(a) Synthetic.
(b) Absolute.
(c) Syncretic.
(d) Passive.

5. Which is NOT a category of complex ideas, according to Locke?
(a) Modes.
(b) Substances.
(c) Styles.
(d) Relations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What standard would an idea have to meet to be considered innate?

2. What does Locke describe in Book II?

3. What does Locke say about sensations that an infant feels in utero?

4. How does Locke characterize perception?

5. What does Locke say must be learned along with ideas?

(see the answer key)

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