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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pragmatism Section I (Lectures I-IV).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James connects religious manifestation to ______________.
(a) Subconsciousness.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Charity.
(d) Virtue.

2. James claims that religion is in line with which of the following?
(a) Moral simplicity.
(b) Instinct.
(c) Individual simplicity.
(d) Rationalism.

3. James says that what kind of people experience a sense of unreality?
(a) Those who are happy.
(b) Those who have nothing.
(c) Those who are thankful.
(d) Those who are depressed.

4. After the first act, James believes that people will then act out of _____________.
(a) Logic.
(b) Instinct.
(c) Desire.
(d) Need.

5. What does James identify as the "fruits" of religion?
(a) Cultural benefits of saintliness.
(b) Ascetism.
(c) Charity for those in need.
(d) Morality.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to James, which of the following is not an essential element to religion?

2. James believes the salvation approach relies on what kind of experience?

3. What does James use as an example to explain the significance of substance?

4. According to James, the absence of something can lead to a sense of which of the following?

5. What position does James describe as being based on facts and pessimism?

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