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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Meaning of Truth Section I (Lectures I-VII).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Lecture VII relates which of the following to pragmatism?
(a) Humanism.
(b) Religion.
(c) Rationalism.
(d) Logic.

3. Which of the following does James not identify as a quality of saintliness?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Charity.
(c) Strength of the soul.
(d) Purity.

4. What kind of unity does James describe as being things that are like each other?
(a) Casual.
(b) Plural.
(c) Monist.
(d) Generic.

5. What does James identify as the "fruits" of religion?
(a) Morality.
(b) Ascetism.
(c) Cultural benefits of saintliness.
(d) Charity for those in need.

Short Answer Questions

1. James says that the second way of looking at "To You" is in which position?

2. What viewpoint does James believe tends to retreat and accommodate?

3. In excess, what does James believe devoutness becomes?

4. What term is defined as the state of consciousness considered subjectively?

5. What does James believe to be the prevalence of one set of ideas?

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