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

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

3. One of the topics addressed in this section is Nietzsche's opinion on conscious versus:
(a) Instinct.
(b) Death.
(c) Subconscious.
(d) Sleep.

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

5. What attempts to impose morality upon one's character?
(a) Prejudice.
(b) Fear.
(c) Self-will.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The philosopher is convinced that one must also destroy the Christians' preliminary teaching of:

4. In talking about deception, Nietzsche also makes reference to what type of perspective?

5. In chapter one, Nietzsche introduces the concept of "will to _____."

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