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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Free Spirit - Chapters 24-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nietzsche refers to what type of scientists in this section?
(a) Psychologists.
(b) Zoologists.
(c) Metaphysicians.
(d) Surgeons.

2. Some people still believe in immediate certainties and ______.
(a) Absolute knowledge.
(b) Promise of the future.
(c) Immediate results.
(d) Distant uncertainties.

3. What country is the philosopher's homeland?
(a) Russia.
(b) Germany.
(c) Israel.
(d) Canada.

4. People tend to base their beliefs on which of the following?
(a) What they see.
(b) What is taught in church.
(c) Instinct.
(d) What parents teach.

5. The author states the belief that everything comes from which source?
(a) Self.
(b) Internal will.
(c) Outer space.
(d) Higher being.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, Nietzsche introduces the concept of "will to _____."

2. According to this particular philosopher, man has developed the ability to create which of the following?

3. What group of people does Nietzsche refer to as being a superstitious lot?

4. Many of these scientists, according to Nietzsche, mistakenly believe that value is the opposite of which of the following?

5. The philosopher is convinced that one must also destroy the Christians' preliminary teaching of:

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