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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way was Locke's perspective unique in the debate between free will and fate?
(a) He demonstrated the inevitability of free choice.
(b) He proposed a third position.
(c) He proposed different ways to tempt fate.
(d) He advocated experiments in free will.

2. Why does Locke say we cannot have an innate morality?
(a) Because he demonstrates that morality is not instinctual.
(b) Because innate ideas are impossible.
(c) Because there is no room in the genes.
(d) Because instincts are not moral.

3. What are all words generated by, in Locke's account?
(a) Feelings.
(b) Experiences.
(c) Chaos.
(d) Ideas.

4. What does Locke's discussion of number lead into a discussion of?
(a) Seeing points of view.
(b) Reflecting on numbers.
(c) Constructing complex modes.
(d) Constructing simple modes.

5. How does Locke say ideas change over time?
(a) They solidify.
(b) They ossify.
(c) They loosen up.
(d) They degrade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect does desire have on men, according to Locke?

2. What is Locke really discussing in his discussion of pleasure and pain?

3. What does Locke say retention allows us to do?

4. What does Locke claim separates mankind from all other creatures on earth?

5. How does Locke define passive powers?

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