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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 believes that things occur in accordance with the strength of what object?
(a) Conviction.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Will.
(d) Ability.

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

3. In many cases philosophers may prefer a handful of certainties to which of the following?
(a) Universe of possibilities.
(b) Bundles od speculation.
(c) World full of promise.
(d) Cadre of assumptions.

4. A drive for knowledge can be seen as a mere _________ to get where one is going.
(a) Map.
(b) Instrument.
(c) Sign.
(d) Guide.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which sector of the population cannot distinguish between finding and creating these objects?

2. Nietzsche insists that a refutable theory is one that has not lost its:

3. Many people believe in the existence of which of the following:

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

5. Nietzsche divides the main approaches to thought into two groups. What are they?

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