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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 things occur in accordance with the strength of what object?
(a) Conviction.
(b) Ability.
(c) Will.
(d) Freedom.

2. Nietzsche states that physiologists should think twice before dismissing the cardinal instinct of _________ in man.
(a) Spirituality.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Self-preservation.
(d) Hatred.

3. A barbaric type of faith requires a sacrifice and suicide of:
(a) Ambition.
(b) Religious leaders.
(c) Truth.
(d) Reason.

4. Nietzsche insists that a refutable theory is one that has not lost its:
(a) Point.
(b) Logic.
(c) Charm.
(d) Whimsy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Nietzsche asserts that if one questions God, one also questions which other concept?

2. Many people believe in the existence of which of the following:

3. What group of people tends to be the least communicative?

4. Nietzsche believes that this created state is born out of:

5. Of the many types of passion held for God, who holds the most sincere faith?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the main thought on the pursuit of one's desires?

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

4. What is soul atomism? Who teaches the theory?

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

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

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

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

9. Nietzsche talks about the communicative habits of "free spirits." Explain.

10. Why are people often desperate to hide their deepest thoughts and emotions?

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