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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Some Problems of Philosophy Section I (Chapters I-VII).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Royce says that ignorance is which of the following?
(a) Common sense.
(b) Affection.
(c) Inattention.
(d) Intelligence.

2. What does James use as an example to explain the significance of substance?
(a) Crucifix.
(b) Jewish temple.
(c) Christian church.
(d) Eucharist.

3. According to James, 'each' and 'whole' are levels of what?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Attention.
(d) Witness.

4. What does James discuss in Chapter V?
(a) The problems of monism.
(b) The fulfillment of pluralism.
(c) The abuse of concepts.
(d) The discretion of abuse.

5. In determinist stance, James describes superhuman as which of the following?
(a) Infinite.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Unintelligence.
(d) Finite.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does James describe Josiah Royce's approach?

2. According to James, there are two ways of looking at the whole of the universe. What are these ways?

3. What does James address in Chapter IV?

4. James describes the parts of the universe as being which of the following?

5. What position does James describe as being based on facts and pessimism?

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