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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Natural History of Morals - Chapters 186-203.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nietzsche believes that we are, at our base selves, commanding and obeying __________.
(a) Minions.
(b) Creatures.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Guinea pigs.

2. The author believes that the philosopher strives to rise above what common thing?
(a) Moral fulfillment.
(b) A simple life.
(c) Education.
(d) Basic instinct.

3. The _______ way, which Nietzsche asserts was nobler, consisted in resisting what is self-evident.
(a) Abstract.
(b) Romantic.
(c) Platonic.
(d) Concrete.

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

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) Desire.
(b) Language.
(c) Patriotism.
(d) Will.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does one often view another who has many similar qualities?

2. Another example of tyranny can be seen through personal experiences under what umbrella?

3. Who was Socrates' famous student mentioned in this chapter?

4. A certain group of people believes that a thought comes when it wants to come, not when a/an:

5. There is no need to do be the sole protector of mankind and the earth; instead, take time to seek _________.

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