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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. Another example of tyranny can be seen through personal experiences under what umbrella?
(a) Self-preservation.
(b) Truth.
(c) God.
(d) Will.

2. It is most likely that even in a modern age, one may still possess which of the following:
(a) Beliefs.
(b) Virtues.
(c) Morals.
(d) Judgments.

3. What will take place when new friends arrive?
(a) Dirge.
(b) Feast.
(c) Mourning.
(d) Bonfire.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Every man has been enhanced through what type of society?

2. In what location does the majority of the poem take place?

3. One should be concerned about the dangerous aspects of a man who claims not to be which of the following?

4. The man who has suffered profoundly also believes that through suffering, one is able to gain ______.

5. Some cultures attempt to mediate between which two groups?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Once again, Nietzsche makes reference to a language barrier. What is the author's opinion?

3. How does Nietzsche view faith versus knowledge? To what philosopher does Nietzsche refer?

4. What is Nietzsche's lament regarding the German soul?

5. Why must a psychologist take care when investigating various people?

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

7. The book's translator shares a story about the first known copy of "Aftersong." Where was it? How was it different than the later versions?

8. What are the dangers in the potential development of a budding philosopher?

9. How does skepticism affect modern day Europe? What does the author think of skepticism in Germany?

10. What is the mood in the beginning of the poem? What is the author doing?

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