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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. This part of society can be directly attributed to what element?
(a) Will.
(b) Scrutiny.
(c) Passion.
(d) Evil.

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

3. Man's morality is different and therefore is likely to shine in what way?
(a) Brightly.
(b) Dully.
(c) Intermittently.
(d) In different colors.

4. What piece written by that composer is Nietzsche's favorite?
(a) Don Giovanni.
(b) The Magic Flute.
(c) Overture to the Meistersinger.
(d) Ode to Joy.

5. The author compares the moral sentiments of what region to the rest of the world?
(a) United States.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Africa.
(d) Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is considered to be a great feat if one is able to master his own what?

2. Who was mentioned in the letter Nietzsche wrote to accompany the poem?

3. Regardless of a man's nature, it is impossible to erase from his soul the influence of what?

4. A person may eventually grow tired of what part of his opinion?

5. Philosophers must be careful and take caution against what emotion?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the author's opinion on morality as it relates to nature?

2. Nietzsche is very vocal about his opinions of the church. What good does the author see in the organization?

3. The author comments upon tempo and how it can be improperly translated. What is the danger in it?

4. How does Nietzsche explain the master morality and the slave morality?

5. Nietzsche asks if there is a name for those who are no longer friends. What has changed about the friendships?

6. What is the paradox in loving one's enemies as it is suggested in various religions?

7. Why is suffering seen as a noble thing in religion? What does the martyr receive in return?

8. What would a man's life be like if he does not possess the will to truth?

9. How do the modern day thoughts on morality relate to the modern day views on science of morals?

10. What is the danger in allowing oneself to indulge in "Fatherlandishness?"

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