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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which branch of science is referred to as the "queen of the sciences?"
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Psychiatry.
(d) Philosophy.

2. Nietzsche believes that a woman's approach to life is considerably more:
(a) Advanced.
(b) Deep.
(c) Primal.
(d) Peculiar.

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

4. Nietzsche refers to what type of scientists in this section?
(a) Surgeons.
(b) Zoologists.
(c) Psychologists.
(d) Metaphysicians.

5. People have no problem refuting which of the following:
(a) Nietzsche's views.
(b) Devil.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Origin of man.

6. Man is considered to be what kind of creature?
(a) Free spirited.
(b) Solid.
(c) Moral.
(d) Contradictory.

7. There is no need to do be the sole protector of mankind and the earth; instead, take time to seek _________.
(a) Reverence.
(b) Solitude.
(c) Joy.
(d) Accomplishment.

8. Many people believe that everything is created through the existence of:
(a) Evolution.
(b) God.
(c) Opposites.
(d) Science.

9. The psychologist seeks to dive into what important entity?
(a) Gray matter.
(b) Mire.
(c) Religion.
(d) Soul.

10. A certain group of people believes that a thought comes when it wants to come, not when a/an:
(a) Soul speaks.
(b) Individual wishes.
(c) Trigger is present.
(d) Tide rises.

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

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

13. 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) Satisfaction.
(b) Truth.
(c) Logic.
(d) Glory.

14. A barbaric type of faith requires a sacrifice and suicide of:
(a) Reason.
(b) Ambition.
(c) Religious leaders.
(d) Truth.

15. People tend to base their beliefs on which of the following?
(a) What is taught in church.
(b) What parents teach.
(c) Instinct.
(d) What they see.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nietzsche believes there are attempts being made to divert attention away from what philosopher?

2. Which item is reserved only for a few because it is the privilege of the strong and unattainable for the weak?

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

4. According to Nietzsche, it is important that man take time to embrace _____.

5. People will often take great pains to hide what is delicate and personal, even if it means which of the following:

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