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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Locke say about the difference between reflection and sensation?
(a) Sensation provides material for reflection.
(b) Reflection works first.
(c) They are mutually exclusive.
(d) They are not totally different.

2. What does Locke say perception creates?
(a) Ideas.
(b) Experiences.
(c) Language.
(d) Symbols.

3. Where does Locke say we see the origin of our idea of number?
(a) Trees in a forest.
(b) Our bodies and minds.
(c) Grains of sand.
(d) Flocks of geese.

4. What are people who do not believe in free will called?
(a) Relativists.
(b) Determinists.
(c) Fatalists.
(d) Ontologists.

5. What idea does NOT come from sensation, according to Locke?
(a) Sound.
(b) Taste.
(c) Color.
(d) Language.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Locke say retention allows us to do?

2. What does Locke say is certain?

3. How does Locke define the difference between freedom and will?

4. What does Locke describe as an abuse of words?

5. What is the limit toward which our idea of number extends, according to Locke?

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