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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. An empiricist is one who believes
(a) knowledge that comes through the senses is truth.
(b) all knowledge is derived exclusively from the senses.
(c) the beginning of knowledge is sensory knowledge.
(d) all knowledge is a priori knowledge, but each person must find it.

2. The range of human knowledge today creates
(a) an fragmented society.
(b) generation gaps.
(c) induction.
(d) specialization.

3. A motorcycle mechanic
(a) does not care about the rider or the motorcycle.
(b) is mainly a physical laborer.
(c) is a careful observer and precise thinker.
(d) ignorant of the hierarchy of the motorcycle.

4. Doctrinal differences among Taoism, Hinduism, and Buddhism
(a) are similar those among Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
(b) have never been verbalized.
(c) are not worth fighting Holy Wars.
(d) have started many religious wars over the centuries.

5. Phaedrus' academic goal in University was to
(a) major in chemistry.
(b) major in journalism.
(c) major in philosophy.
(d) major in molecular biology.

Short Answer Questions

1. Herried is designated a Western town by the Narrator because

2. Who suffered the most from Phaedrus' isolation?

3. Chris usually reflects the mood of the Narrator in his

4. Why did Chris and the Narrator get soaked on their trip to Canada?

5. Sylvia begins to ask questions about Chris'

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