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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: On The Prejudices of Philosophers - Chapters 11-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The philosopher is convinced that one must also destroy the Christians' preliminary teaching of:
(a) One God.
(b) Judgment.
(c) Redemption.
(d) Soul atomism.

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

4. Nietzsche states that philosophies are often formed through various individual things. Which is not on the list mentioned in the text?
(a) Assumptions.
(b) Inspirations.
(c) Delusions.
(d) Hunches.

5. What is the definition of soul atomism?
(a) The belief that the soul reincarnated.
(b) The belief that the soul is made up of groups of atoms.
(c) The belief that the soul is nonexistent.
(d) The belief that the soul is eternal and indestructible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country is the philosopher's homeland?

2. One of the topics addressed in this section is Nietzsche's opinion on conscious versus:

3. The philosopher questions what might be achieved through the use or absence of which of the following?

4. According to the text, which refutable theory has been challenged a hundred times?

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

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