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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. The philosopher questions what might be achieved through the use or absence of which of the following?
(a) Innate knowledge.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Self-will.
(d) Myth.

2. According to Nietzsche, it is important that man take time to embrace _____.
(a) Nature.
(b) Misery.
(c) Uniqueness.
(d) Freedom.

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

4. Nietzsche states that physiologists should think twice before dismissing the cardinal instinct of _________ in man.
(a) Hatred.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Self-preservation.
(d) Spirituality.

5. The authors believe that which group is not honest enough?
(a) Clergymen.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Upper class.
(d) Philosophers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nietzsche believes that we are, at our base selves, commanding and obeying __________.

2. Nietzsche says that it is not necessary to get rid of the soul, however one must allow for its:

3. Nietzsche refers to what type of scientists in this section?

4. Philosophy is not so much an actual _______, rather it is man's recognition of what is already known.

5. A man may consider himself to be above other men but succeeds only in becoming more ordinary if he gives up all but which of the following?

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