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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Some pleasures are “higher” than others and thus more valuable.
B Pleasure is one of many things that are intrinsically valuable.
C All pleasure is equally valuable.
D Pleasure is one of many things that are intrinsically valuable and all pleasure is equally valuable.
Question #2
A it maximizes happiness.
B it is performed out of a desire to benefit others.
C you do it because you understand that it is the right thing to do.
D you do what duty requires.
Question #3
A capacity for kindness.
B rationality and autonomy.
C being created in the image of God.
D membership in the species Homo sapiens.
Question #4
A Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
B Always maximize happiness.
C Never lie.
D Act only on maxims that are universalizable.
Question #5
A It is neutral on the issue of whether consequentialism is true.
B It is a version of utilitarianism.
C It is a version of consequentialism, but it is not utilitarian.
D it is inconsistent with consequentialism.
Question #6
A created by God.
B the products of social convention.
C categorical imperatives.
D hypothetical imperatives.
Question #7
A the results of one’s action and one’s intentions.
B the results of one’s action.
C one’s intentions.
D none of the above
Question #8
A its maxim is universalizable.
B it maximizes happiness.
C it is in accordance with the golden rule.
D its maxim is accepted in one’s society.
Question #9
A principle of action that one gives to oneself.
B piece of wisdom handed down over many generations.
C false moral principle.
D objectively correct moral rule.
Question #10
A justice is not intrinsically valuable.
B injustice can sometimes be justified in certain circumstances, justice is not intrinsically valuable, and utilitarianism sometimes requires us to commit serious injustices.
C injustice can sometimes be justified in certain circumstances.
D utilitarianism sometimes requires us to commit serious injustices.
Question #11
A Can they care?
B Can they talk?
C Can they reason?
D Can they suffer?
Question #12
A virtue.
B knowledge.
C desire satisfaction.
D happiness.
Question #13
A there is no essential connection between the morality of an action and the morality of the intentions behind it.
B whether one’s intentions are good depends on whether one’s action is right.
C the morality of actions and the goodness of intentions are mutually dependent.
D whether one’s action is right depends on whether one’s intentions are good.
Question #14
A its actual results.
B its expected results.
C the goodness of one’s intentions.
D its expected results, its actual results and the goodness of one’s intentions.
Question #15
A “do whatever is most useful in the circumstances.”
B “maximize overall well-being.”
C “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
D “always pursue your own self-interest.”
Question #16
A is good for more people than any alternative action.
B does not harm anyone.
C gives people what they deserve.
D maximizes the amount of goodness in the world.