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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What viewpoint does James believe tends to retreat and accommodate?
(a) Monist.
(b) Pluralist.
(c) Intellectual.
(d) Religious.

2. 'Each-form,' according to James, allows for intimacy with which of the following?
(a) Divine.
(b) Emotion.
(c) Love.
(d) Intelligence.

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

4. James holds that activity is evidenced by which of the following?
(a) History.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Time.
(d) Change.

5. James says that for an instantaneous conversion, it is necessary for a person to know which of the following?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Disharmony.
(c) Harmony.
(d) Sadness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does James state lacks intimacy?

2. What is Lecture II of the meaning of truth lectures about?

3. What does James say life consists of?

4. According to James, noetic pluralism indicates which of the following?

5. In Lecture VI, what does James relate to pragmatism?

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