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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. Despite being dedicated to reason, which of the following described Kant?
(a) Unintelligent.
(b) Religious.
(c) Superstitious.
(d) Illogical.

2. How many times did Kant come close to marriage?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Kant born?

2. For Hume to believe something, what did he need?

3. Who began the problem of objective knowledge?

4. What was a result of "Critique of Reason" being difficult to read?

5. Which of the following made it a rare occurrence for Kant to attend school?

(see the answer key)

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