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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 7: Our Virtues - Chapters 214-239.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In many cases philosophers may prefer a handful of certainties to which of the following?
(a) Universe of possibilities.
(b) Bundles od speculation.
(c) World full of promise.
(d) Cadre of assumptions.

2. What group of people does Nietzsche refer to as being a superstitious lot?
(a) Metaphysicists.
(b) Logicians.
(c) Philosophers.
(d) Physicians.

3. Nietzsche believes that man tends to view himself in what kind of light?
(a) Guarded.
(b) Open.
(c) Serious.
(d) Foolish.

4. There is no need to do be the sole protector of mankind and the earth; instead, take time to seek _________.
(a) Solitude.
(b) Joy.
(c) Reverence.
(d) Accomplishment.

5. Many people believe in the existence of which of the following:
(a) Free will.
(b) Mythology.
(c) Vanity.
(d) Unfree will.

Short Answer Questions

1. A drive for knowledge can be seen as a mere _________ to get where one is going.

2. The author believes that the philosopher strives to rise above what common thing?

3. Man is considered to be what kind of creature?

4. The _______ way, which Nietzsche asserts was nobler, consisted in resisting what is self-evident.

5. Man's morality is different and therefore is likely to shine in what way?

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