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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Background of Kant's Thought.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What philosophical school did Leibniz belong to?
(a) Rationalists.
(b) Syntheticists.
(c) Noumenalists.
(d) Extremists.

2. How old was Kant when "Critique of Pure Reason" was published?
(a) 45.
(b) 57.
(c) 32.
(d) 26.

3. What did Kant become after attending school?
(a) Electrician.
(b) Professor.
(c) Writer.
(d) Physicist.

4. What was the occupation of Kant's father?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Scientist.
(c) Harness maker.
(d) Writer.

5. How was Kant influenced by Leibniz?
(a) He agreed with him so much.
(b) He thought Leibniz was more intelligent than Hume.
(c) He sided with Leibniz over Hume.
(d) He had so many disagreements with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was David Hume from?

2. When did Kant die?

3. What is considered to be Kant's most important work?

4. According to Hume, what does all knowledge come through?

5. What did Leibniz argue could allow us to know almost everything about the world?

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