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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nietzsche divides the main approaches to thought into two groups. What are they?
(a) Backward and forward.
(b) Inward and outward.
(c) Exoteric and esoteric.
(d) Inferior and superior.

2. Philosophy is not so much an actual _______, rather it is man's recognition of what is already known.
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Discovery.
(c) Epiphany.
(d) Shock.

3. Just because something is true does not mean that it ceases to be _________.
(a) Wrong.
(b) Questionable.
(c) Harmful.
(d) False.

4. When one desires an object the actual interest relates to:
(a) The object.
(b) Completion.
(c) Desire.
(d) The journey.

5. In order to be able to gather a great deal of information one must possess which quality?
(a) Hindsight.
(b) Strictness.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Intuition.

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

7. Unhappiness and evil are not opposites to happy and _______.
(a) Righteous.
(b) Pious.
(c) Good.
(d) Moral.

8. Despite the commitment to his work, the philosopher knows deep down that there is one thing that will never be found. What is it?
(a) Truth.
(b) Glory.
(c) Satisfaction.
(d) Logic.

9. How does one often view another who has many similar qualities?
(a) Celebrates him.
(b) Discounts him.
(c) Ignores him.
(d) Despises him.

10. Man's view of himself may cause him to have to do what?
(a) Lie.
(b) Falter.
(c) Follow.
(d) Compromise.

11. What is the main reason there are so many misunderstandings in philosophy?
(a) Cultural differences.
(b) Ego.
(c) Opinion.
(d) Misinterpretation.

12. Nietzsche believes that this created state is born out of:
(a) Study.
(b) Mental illness.
(c) Dedication.
(d) Foolishness.

13. What is no longer compatible to faith?
(a) Hope.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Perseverance.
(d) Fear.

14. What group of people recognizes only what is common?
(a) Cynics.
(b) Idealists.
(c) Pessimists.
(d) Realists.

15. Which of the following is not one of the things that is encouraged by that same religion?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Pride.
(c) Self confidence.
(d) Patriotism.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author believes that the philosopher strives to rise above what common thing?

2. Nietzsche believes that things occur in accordance with the strength of what object?

3. Man is considered to be what kind of creature?

4. A false judgment is not necessarily ______ to a person's mind.

5. What attempts to impose morality upon one's character?

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