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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 simple ideas?
(a) They can only be seen in behavior.
(b) They cannot be built upon.
(c) They cannot be broken down into parts.
(d) They cannot be presented in language.

2. What does Locke say is required for an idea to be innate?
(a) It must be believed by everyone.
(b) There can only be one explanation for it.
(c) No objections should exist to it.
(d) It cannot be arrived at through sensory means.

3. What does Locke say the mind is before it has experiences?
(a) A history of turmoil.
(b) A white piece of paper.
(c) A set of dispositions.
(d) A power keg.

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

5. What does Locke say about the difference between reflection and sensation?
(a) They are mutually exclusive.
(b) Sensation provides material for reflection.
(c) Reflection works first.
(d) They are not totally different.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Locke define 'idea'?

3. Abstraction is the ability to do what, according to Locke?

4. Which is NOT a category of complex ideas, according to Locke?

5. How does Locke define complex ideas?

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