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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part 3, Of the Will and Direct Passions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hume tells the reader to fix his eye on what kind of spot?
(a) An ink spot.
(b) A lead spot.
(c) A dirt spot.
(d) A black spot.

2. Which of the following is an abstract concept?
(a) Facebook.
(b) God.
(c) Man.
(d) A chair.

3. What system does Hume say is absurd?
(a) The English grammar system.
(b) The chemistry point system.
(c) The German grammar system.
(d) The mathematical points system.

4. What is the title of Book Three, Part One?
(a) Of Indirect Passions.
(b) Of Virtue and Vice in General.
(c) Of Love and Hate.
(d) Of Direct Passions.

5. How does Hume define productive passions?
(a) As those that produce pleasure and pain.
(b) As those that produce mental stimulants.
(c) As those that produce feelings of numbness.
(d) As those that produce images.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is another term used for passions?

2. What kind of philosophers does Hume claim are confused themselves?

3. What does Hume use his razor theory to devalue?

4. What does Hume say is the only thing that can make uncaused choices?

5. Which French philosopher does Hume reference in this section?

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