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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Essays Section II (Essays 11-20).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James relates that the truth has ____________ consequences.
(a) Immediate.
(b) Practical.
(c) Painless.
(d) Simple.

2. What term does James describe as being a mental mode of adaptation to reality?
(a) Common sense.
(b) Theory.
(c) Logic.
(d) Rationalism.

3. What position does James attribute to being the 'each-form'?
(a) Pluralist.
(b) Meliorist.
(c) Monist.
(d) Theist.

4. How does James describe Josiah Royce's approach?
(a) Empirical.
(b) Instinctual.
(c) Deductive.
(d) Reasonable.

5. What does James claim his philosophy requires from followers?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Stoutness.
(c) Faith.
(d) Happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. The challenges of what kind of problems does James present in Chapter II?

2. According to James, beliefs are based on which of the following?

3. What word does James associate with prayer?

4. Who does James focus on in Chapter II?

5. Where did James experience an earthquake?

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