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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nietzsche states that philosophies are often formed through various individual things. Which is not on the list mentioned in the text?
(a) Inspirations.
(b) Assumptions.
(c) Delusions.
(d) Hunches.

2. This person, also according to the author, possessed a great deal of which of the following:
(a) Hatred.
(b) Intensity.
(c) Joy.
(d) Maliciousness.

3. Nietzsche discusses how to value oneself along with valuing which of the following:
(a) God.
(b) Society.
(c) Parents.
(d) Children.

4. According to Nietzsche, it is important that man take time to embrace _____.
(a) Uniqueness.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Misery.
(d) Nature.

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

6. A false judgment is not necessarily ______ to a person's mind.
(a) Offensive.
(b) Objectionable.
(c) Obvious.
(d) False.

7. Which of the following is not tied to religious neurosis:
(a) Dietary restriction.
(b) Fasting.
(c) Tithing.
(d) Sexual abstinence.

8. Which faith is most closely related to sacrifice according to Nietzsche?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Paganism.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Judaism.

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

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

11. In general, a man will not take on burden and responsibility without ______.
(a) Reward.
(b) Moral belief.
(c) Cause.
(d) Recognition.

12. Schelling referred to intellectual intuition as being a "faculty of the _________."
(a) Imbecile.
(b) Active mind.
(c) Suprasensible.
(d) Incomprehensible.

13. Man will go to great lengths to avoid uncovering:
(a) Will.
(b) Religion.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Truth.

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

15. Nietzsche says that it is not necessary to get rid of the soul, however one must allow for its:
(a) Revisions.
(b) Rebirth.
(c) Rebellion.
(d) Separation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Above all else, morality is meant to justify what?

2. 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:

3. Nietzsche considers psychologists to have a large amount of which trait?

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

5. Nietzsche states that physiologists should think twice before dismissing the cardinal instinct of _________ in man.

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