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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who will serve as the only judge to the tests we put ourselves through?
(a) Ourselves.
(b) Peers.
(c) Jury.
(d) God.

3. A drive for knowledge can be seen as a mere _________ to get where one is going.
(a) Map.
(b) Sign.
(c) Guide.
(d) Instrument.

4. Nietzsche believes that this created state is born out of:
(a) Study.
(b) Mental illness.
(c) Foolishness.
(d) Dedication.

5. According to the text, which refutable theory has been challenged a hundred times?
(a) Divine intervention.
(b) Fate.
(c) Free will.
(d) Chaos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nietzsche says that it is not necessary to get rid of the soul, however one must allow for its:

2. Which of the following is not tied to religious neurosis:

3. This person, also according to the author, possessed a great deal of which of the following:

4. In talking about deception, Nietzsche also makes reference to what type of perspective?

5. Man's view of himself may cause him to have to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the concept behind Nietzsche's BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL.

2. How does the modern day concept of faith relate to Christianity?

3. Nietzsche presents an argument on conscious versus instinct. What is the author's opinion?

4. There is a great deal of talk about morality. What is Nietzsche's opinion on morality?

5. What is Nietzsche's opinion on the existence of opposites?

6. What is the difference between the average man's search for truth versus the search of the philosopher?

7. Why should physiologists think twice before discounting self-preservation?

8. What are the differences in philosophies in various regions and nations? How can it be difficult to relate to others?

9. Nietzsche breaches an age old question about God and the devil. What is it?

10. Why does the author claim that philosophers are not honest enough?

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