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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Socrates' famous student mentioned in this chapter?
(a) Plato.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Myceus.

2. One should be concerned about the dangerous aspects of a man who claims not to be which of the following?
(a) Truthful.
(b) Skeptic.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Convinced.

3. Regardless of a man's nature, it is impossible to erase from his soul the influence of what?
(a) Parents.
(b) Culture.
(c) Ancestors.
(d) Religion.

4. Virtues most likely relate directly to what type of inclinations?
(a) Desperate.
(b) Noble.
(c) Secret.
(d) Lofty.

5. The author laments that the theories of his time have come to reach what point in their lives?
(a) Evening.
(b) Mid-morning.
(c) End.
(d) Afternoon.

6. What is the name of the theory that says men should overcome laughter?
(a) Olympian Vice.
(b) Sainthood.
(c) Martyrdom.
(d) Self flagellation.

7. Senses and ______ are two ways in which a philosopher experiences many things.
(a) Intuitions.
(b) Convictions.
(c) Experiences.
(d) Dreams.

8. Through a monstrous mix of races, the German people have become all but which one of the following?
(a) Incalculable.
(b) Confused.
(c) Contradictory.
(d) Frightening.

9. One must learn to despise his enemies if he is going to be able to express what?
(a) Indifference.
(b) Superiority.
(c) Love.
(d) Hate.

10. Nietzsche says that when he is left alone, he is not entirely:
(a) Free.
(b) Devastated.
(c) Sad.
(d) Lonely.

11. The differences between moral and immoral are determined by what?
(a) Degrees of morality.
(b) Shades of gray.
(c) The church.
(d) Levels of opinion.

12. Who was the first person to receive a copy of "Aftersong?"
(a) Von Stein.
(b) Van Helsing.
(c) Van Holstein.
(d) Von Trapp.

13. Which of the ancient philosophical and theological issues is addressed by Nietzsche?
(a) Good versus evil.
(b) Purgatory.
(c) True opposites.
(d) Faith versus knowledge.

14. In Nietzsche's mind, whose music heralded the end of centuries-old European taste?
(a) Tchaikovsky.
(b) Bach.
(c) Mozart.
(d) Beethoven.

15. The man who practices moral revenge is most likely limited in what area?
(a) Self-control.
(b) Will.
(c) Spirituality.
(d) Truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the basic difference between these two groups?

2. It is most likely that even in a modern age, one may still possess which of the following:

3. It is also crucial for different cultures to understand one another's:

4. The ___________ movement in Europe accompanies a great tremendous physiological process.

5. _________ are becoming more similar to one another as they become more detached from the origins of race and class.

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