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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Locke describe as an abuse of words?
(a) Using words to insult people.
(b) Inventing meanings for words.
(c) Using words without clear meaning.
(d) Using words incorrectly deliberately.

2. What subject does Locke discuss in Book IV?
(a) Spirituality.
(b) Morality.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Language.

3. What is the philosopher's most important job, according to Locke?
(a) Recall the steps by which truth was arrived at.
(b) Demolish opponents' arguments.
(c) Clarify meanings of terms.
(d) Arrive at truth.

4. Where does Locke say ideas come from?
(a) Inspiration.
(b) Senses.
(c) Experience.
(d) God.

5. What does Locke show about the ideas people claim are innate?
(a) That they are determined by cultural forces.
(b) That not everyone believes them.
(c) That they are culturally relative.
(d) That they are questionable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Locke say justifies moral principles?

2. What examples of intuitive knowledge does Locke use?

3. How does Locke resolve the contradiction between people who believe in free will and people who do not?

4. What does Locke say liberty is aimed at?

5. What is reification?

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