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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Which of the ancient philosophical and theological issues is addressed by Nietzsche?

5. Nietzsche talks about two kinds of moralities that are prevalent on earth; they are subtle and _____ moralities.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens once the friends arrive in the summer garden? How do they greet the author?

4. How do spiritualism and cruelty combine in the modern man?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women are easily misled by their own beliefs and will not hear otherwise. Is this thought the reason that Nietzsche feels a woman would not make a good philosopher? Research female philosophers from the past century. Choose at least three and compare their philosophies with those belonging to Nietzsche's work.

Essay Topic 2

Whosoever fights monsters should be sure, that in fighting he himself does not become a monster. "And when you look into the abyss, the abyss also looks into you." This is a common thought among people who investigate heinous crimes. Examine why and how it is possible that by studying monsters one can become a monster. Reference a story like Jekyll and Hyde to prove your point.

Essay Topic 3

Allowing oneself to be depreciated, lied to and robbed could be considered as the modesty of God among men. Why do many religious figures believe that one must suffer in order to be close to God, to be holy? Do you believe that this has any credence? Explain. Is this belief why so many people worship martyrs or why martyrs are often made into saints? Is it possible to be holy, to be close to God without a great deal of suffering? Explain.

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