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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. A person may eventually grow tired of what part of his opinion?
(a) Objectivity.
(b) Subjectivity.
(c) Limitedness.
(d) Clarity.

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

3. Which composer does Nietzsche refer to as being the interlude of the mellow old soul?
(a) Prokofiev.
(b) Schumann.
(c) Tchaikovsky.
(d) Beethoven.

4. Defining a philosopher is a difficult task. To do so, one must be able to show that he has:
(a) Will.
(b) Education.
(c) Experience.
(d) Honor.

5. What word does Nietzsche use to refer to his theories?
(a) Snippets.
(b) Morsels.
(c) Pets.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Industrious cultures find it difficult to partake in what pastime?

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

3. What will take place when new friends arrive?

4. What time of year is it in the poem?

5. What piece written by that composer is Nietzsche's favorite?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the virtues of the modern man compare to those of old?

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

3. Why is leisure an issue for some cultures? How has leisure been forced upon society?

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

5. How does instinct change depending upon one's heritage and rank?

6. Despite all other things, there are some virtues retained by man that cannot be disputed. What are they?

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

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

9. How does a philosopher marry new and old ideas and relate them to the now?

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

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