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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Chapter 13 Pragmatisms, Section 6 | Part 5, Chapter 13 Pragmatisms, Section 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Charles Pierce did not like James' or Dewey's version of his work and thus attempted to bring forth his own form called __________.
(a) Monogenism.
(b) Pragmatism.
(c) Pragmatics.
(d) Pragmaticism.

2. Quetlet published several pieces that pointed to societal factors instead of biological factors. Which country in Europe were unsure of his work?
(a) France.
(b) Belgium.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

3. Holmes was wounded ______ times during the Civil War.
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

4. William James and Charles Pierce became friends while they were both attending ___________.
(a) Cambridge University.
(b) Lawrence Scientific School.
(c) Oxford University.
(d) Harvard University.

5. _________ graduated from the University of Vermont in 1858 and took the position of head of the philosophy department in 1867.
(a) John Dewey.
(b) Henry Torrey.
(c) Joseph Torrey.
(d) Sarah Paine Torrey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the war, Holmes considered _________ to be the center of intellectual thinking, like his father before him.

2. Despite his extensive training both at home and abroad Morris was unable to attain a professorship until offered one at __________.

3. Pierce reviewed _________ written by John Dewey and was completely disgusted.

4. One member of the Metaphysical Club was Chauncy Wright also known as the local ____________.

5. Wright believed that ___________ is the difference between facts and values.

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