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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapters 16-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Locke say about the knowledge of how property rules should be established?
(a) It must be learned.
(b) It must be doubted.
(c) It should be scientifically evaluated.
(d) It must be established anew each generation.

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

3. How does Locke define the difference between freedom and will?
(a) Freedom is riding light in the harness; will is the engine for progress.
(b) Freedom is the ability to act; will is a type of power.
(c) Freedom is the ability to let an internal power dictate one's actions; will is the source of the internal power.
(d) Freedom is the ability to act; will is the freedom to choose.

4. How does Locke say an object's qualities can change?
(a) He says that qualities can change in memory.
(b) He says that things' qualities can change depending on who you talk to.
(c) He says that qualities can change upon reflection.
(d) He says that a thing's color can change in different light.

5. How does Locke describe pleasure and pain?
(a) Unstructured.
(b) Unintelligible.
(c) Chaotic.
(d) Clear and powerful.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Locke define 'idea'?

2. What is a power, according to Locke?

3. What example does Locke use for an idea that is innate?

4. What do we need to do with ideas over time, according to Locke?

5. What are people who do not believe in free will called?

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