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

2. When was "Critique of Practical Reason" published?
(a) 1788.
(b) 1790.
(c) 1793.
(d) 1781.

3. What did "Critique of Practical Reason" deal with?
(a) Ethics.
(b) Logic.
(c) Religion.
(d) Aesthetics.

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

5. Where was David Hume from?
(a) Scotland.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of truth is one that is known before any experience?

2. Despite being dedicated to reason, which of the following described Kant?

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

4. What type of truth is something that is known only as the result of some experience?

5. What did Kant study throughout his early academic career?

(see the answer key)

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