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

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

3. When was "Critique of Judgment" published?
(a) 1795.
(b) 1790.
(c) 1785.
(d) 1800.

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

5. Who did Kant believe was right about objective knowledge?
(a) Leibniz.
(b) Hume.
(c) Descartes.
(d) Both Leibniz and Hume were half right.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Descartes argue was the first and most certain piece of knowledge?

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

3. How old was Kant when "Critique of Pure Reason" was published?

4. What is the name of the university Kant attended?

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

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