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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Defining a philosopher is a difficult task. To do so, one must be able to show that he has:
(a) Experience.
(b) Honor.
(c) Education.
(d) Will.

2. Who is Nietzsche waiting for in the poem?
(a) Sister.
(b) Friends.
(c) Child.
(d) Lover.

3. What time of year is it in the poem?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Fall.
(d) Spring.

4. Virtues most likely relate directly to what type of inclinations?
(a) Noble.
(b) Desperate.
(c) Secret.
(d) Lofty.

5. In the past men have often treated women like what kind of rare creature?
(a) Birds.
(b) Fairies.
(c) Nymphs.
(d) Dragons.

6. This part of society can be directly attributed to what element?
(a) Will.
(b) Scrutiny.
(c) Evil.
(d) Passion.

7. It is considered to be a great feat if one is able to master his own what?
(a) Universe.
(b) Mind.
(c) Family.
(d) Soul.

8. What in man is developed late and most likely is never fully developed at all?
(a) Brain.
(b) Soul.
(c) Heart.
(d) Senses.

9. Nietzsche fears if a philosopher does this, he will likely lose:
(a) Drive.
(b) Hope.
(c) Sound judgment.
(d) Interest.

10. What is a most difficult thing to be understood by a man that is noble?
(a) Sacrifice.
(b) Vanity.
(c) Faithlessness.
(d) Servitude.

11. What will take place when new friends arrive?
(a) Feast.
(b) Dirge.
(c) Mourning.
(d) Bonfire.

12. Senses and ______ are two ways in which a philosopher experiences many things.
(a) Convictions.
(b) Intuitions.
(c) Experiences.
(d) Dreams.

13. A person may eventually grow tired of what part of his opinion?
(a) Objectivity.
(b) Clarity.
(c) Subjectivity.
(d) Limitedness.

14. What is the one thing that will allow man to gain strength?
(a) Faith.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Study.
(d) Experience.

15. Which of the ancient philosophical and theological issues is addressed by Nietzsche?
(a) True opposites.
(b) Purgatory.
(c) Good versus evil.
(d) Faith versus knowledge.

Short Answer Questions

1. The new age throughout Europe has spawned a new strain of which school of thought?

2. What is the name of the theory that says men should overcome laughter?

3. Who was mentioned in the letter Nietzsche wrote to accompany the poem?

4. Who is the first composer to be mentioned in this chapter?

5. What type of person does the author refer to as being moralistic?

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