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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. Where was Immanuel Kant born?
(a) England.
(b) Prussia.
(c) France.
(d) United States of America.

2. For Hume to believe something, what did he need?
(a) Infallible belief.
(b) Reason.
(c) Inferential evidence.
(d) Empirical evidence.

3. Which of the following would have best described Kant?
(a) Annoying.
(b) Eccentric.
(c) Strict.
(d) Uncreative.

4. Which of the following is described as being inaccessible to humanity?
(a) Reason.
(b) The animal kingdom.
(c) The world.
(d) Ethics.

5. Which of the following made it a rare occurrence for Kant to attend school?
(a) His maturity.
(b) His economic class.
(c) His faith.
(d) His age.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the occupation of Kant's father?

2. What statement sums up Descartes' certain piece of knowledge?

3. When was "Critique of Practical Reason" published?

4. According to Kant, why was he reserved?

5. When did Kant publish "Prolegomena to any Future metaphysic which shall lay Claim to being a Science"?

(see the answer key)

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