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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 talking about deception, Nietzsche also makes reference to what type of perspective?
(a) Skewed.
(b) Obvious.
(c) Circumstantial.
(d) Provisional.

2. According to the text, which refutable theory has been challenged a hundred times?
(a) Fate.
(b) Divine intervention.
(c) Chaos.
(d) Free will.

3. Nietzsche states that philosophy is much like a confession from its author. Instead of acting as a drive for knowledge, it can be considered as a/an:
(a) Self-indulgence.
(b) Involuntary memoir.
(c) Legacy.
(d) Act of bearing the soul.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Many of these scientists, according to Nietzsche, mistakenly believe that value is the opposite of which of the following?

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

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

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

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