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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 argue against in Chapter 2 of Book I?
(a) The idea of original sin.
(b) The idea of innate knowledge.
(c) The idea of transubstantiation.
(d) The idea of cultural relativism.

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

3. How does Locke define the essence of a thing?
(a) The divine intention in every thing.
(b) The properties that distinguish it from other similar things.
(c) The chemical composition of the thing.
(d) The being-in-time of each thing.

4. What does Locke say liberty is aimed at?
(a) Compassion for others.
(b) Pursuit of happiness.
(c) Relief of suffering.
(d) Pursuit of profit.

5. What qualities does Locke say things have?
(a) Simple and complex.
(b) Essential and contingent.
(c) Primary and secondary.
(d) Practical and symbolic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Locke say God gave man in order to fulfill his purpose?

2. What does Locke say is required for an idea to be innate?

3. How would you characterize Locke's description of knowledge in his introduction?

4. According to Locke, the lack of what would make social life impossible?

5. What defines demonstrative knowledge, in Locke's account?

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