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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8: Peoples and Fatherlands - Chapters 240-256.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What group of people recognizes only what is common?
(a) Cynics.
(b) Idealists.
(c) Realists.
(d) Pessimists.

3. _________ are becoming more similar to one another as they become more detached from the origins of race and class.
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Europeans.
(c) Americans.
(d) Brits.

4. What is another way to describe how Nietzsche uses the term "Fatherlandishness?"
(a) Blind faith.
(b) Expatriatism.
(c) Patriotism.
(d) Disdain.

5. What is the one thing that will never cease being awkward long enough for people to understand that there are no opposites, only subtleties of gradation?
(a) Patriotism.
(b) Language.
(c) Desire.
(d) Will.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, the German soul was once considered to be:

2. The author believes that the philosopher strives to rise above what common thing?

3. Some say there are two types of genius: one who strives to accomplish, achieve, and possess; the other is content with what?

4. Every person, regardless of status or vocation, strives to seek which of the following:

5. According to Nietzsche, it is important that man take time to embrace _____.

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