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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter one, Nietzsche introduces the concept of "will to _____."
(a) Exist.
(b) Lie.
(c) Truth.
(d) Die.

2. Nietzsche has no regard for one segment of the population. What is it?
(a) Women.
(b) Other philosophers.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Theologians.

3. Nietzsche states that one must determine the value of:
(a) Truth.
(b) Prejudice.
(c) Change.
(d) Anger.

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

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

6. A drive for knowledge can be seen as a mere _________ to get where one is going.
(a) Instrument.
(b) Sign.
(c) Guide.
(d) Map.

7. Nietzsche insists that a refutable theory is one that has not lost its:
(a) Logic.
(b) Whimsy.
(c) Charm.
(d) Point.

8. Nietzsche believes that things occur in accordance with the strength of what object?
(a) Will.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Conviction.
(d) Ability.

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

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

11. The author states that while all philosophers love their truths, the new generation will not be seen as a group of:
(a) Realists.
(b) Religious fanatics.
(c) Idealists.
(d) Dogmatists.

12. Which person does the author refer to as being profound?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Pascal.
(c) Kant.
(d) Schelling.

13. The authors believe that which group is not honest enough?
(a) Clergymen.
(b) Philosophers.
(c) Upper class.
(d) Politicians.

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

15. What type of formula must one make in order to categorize human religion?
(a) Subjective.
(b) Pious.
(c) Unemotional.
(d) Formulaic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some people still believe in immediate certainties and ______.

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

3. It is a part of human nature for one to rearrange his own memory in order to avoid ____.

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

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

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