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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Value tends to be linked to what type of feelings?
(a) Specific.
(b) Subtle.
(c) Broad.
(d) Unwise.

4. Nietzsche believes that man tends to view himself in what kind of light?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Serious.
(c) Guarded.
(d) Open.

5. Nietzsche believes that we are, at our base selves, commanding and obeying __________.
(a) Guinea pigs.
(b) Minions.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Creatures.

6. Which item is reserved only for a few because it is the privilege of the strong and unattainable for the weak?
(a) Independence.
(b) Success.
(c) Self-sufficiency.
(d) Self-will.

7. Above all else, morality is meant to justify what?
(a) Education.
(b) Creator.
(c) Consciousness.
(d) Lifestyle.

8. A man may consider himself to be above other men but succeeds only in becoming more ordinary if he gives up all but which of the following?
(a) God.
(b) Relationships.
(c) The world.
(d) Society.

9. Nietzsche states that philosophy concepts are not something that will autonomously _______.
(a) Evolve.
(b) Appear.
(c) Blossom.
(d) Destruct.

10. There are many things that hide behind a mask according to Nietzsche. Which one is mentioned in the text?
(a) Piety.
(b) Evil.
(c) Sacrifice.
(d) Ego.

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

12. Which of the following does Nietzsche refer to as being without mercy or justice?
(a) Soul.
(b) God.
(c) Nature.
(d) People.

13. The author believes that the philosopher strives to rise above what common thing?
(a) Moral fulfillment.
(b) A simple life.
(c) Education.
(d) Basic instinct.

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

15. People often cannot recognize philosophies of other:
(a) Religions.
(b) Political affiliations.
(c) Cultures.
(d) Races.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nietzsche has no regard for one segment of the population. What is it?

2. Which of the following is not tied to religious neurosis:

3. In general, a man will not take on burden and responsibility without ______.

4. Self-contradiction is formed through the perversion of which of the following:

5. Of the many types of passion held for God, who holds the most sincere faith?

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