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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) World full of promise.
(b) Cadre of assumptions.
(c) Universe of possibilities.
(d) Bundles od speculation.

2. What country is the philosopher's homeland?
(a) Israel.
(b) Russia.
(c) Germany.
(d) Canada.

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

4. What group of people does Nietzsche refer to as being a superstitious lot?
(a) Metaphysicists.
(b) Logicians.
(c) Physicians.
(d) Philosophers.

5. Nietzsche believes there are attempts being made to divert attention away from what philosopher?
(a) Kierkegaard.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Satre.
(d) Kant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many people believe that everything is created through the existence of:

2. A drive for knowledge can be seen as a mere _________ to get where one is going.

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

4. Nietzsche believes that this created state is born out of:

5. Nietzsche states that one must determine the value of:

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