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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many philosophers stop their careers, at least temporarily, in order to purse what kind of education?
(a) Specialized.
(b) Scientific.
(c) Secular.
(d) Religious.

2. Nietzsche fears that a psychologist may easily get caught up in investigating the lives of people to the degree that he may:
(a) Fly away.
(b) Suffocate.
(c) Suffer.
(d) Drown.

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

4. Who is the first composer to be mentioned in this chapter?
(a) Schumann.
(b) Bach.
(c) Wagner.
(d) Mozart.

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

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

7. In Nietzsche's eyes, ______ does not always equal superiority.
(a) Commitment.
(b) Martyrdom.
(c) Hope.
(d) Spirituality.

8. Man was not used to accepting that there was _____ placed on him by himself, rather it was placed upon him by another.
(a) Holiness.
(b) Validity.
(c) Pride.
(d) Value.

9. Nietzsche points to the various German factions, including the Christian romantic movement and others including which of the following?
(a) Anti-Polish.
(b) Anti-Jewish.
(c) Anti-American.
(d) Anti-French .

10. If a woman attempts to prove something for the sake of womankind, the author states that she has corrupted what?
(a) Duties.
(b) Instincts.
(c) Brain.
(d) Spirit.

11. It is common for friendships to change if those friendships have been made when?
(a) Youth.
(b) In college.
(c) When dying.
(d) Middle age.

12. Philosophers must be careful and take caution against what emotion?
(a) Gratitude.
(b) Respect.
(c) Fear.
(d) Love.

13. What tends to lead people to search for answers to the highest questions?
(a) Experience.
(b) Death.
(c) Hope.
(d) Rebirth.

14. What piece written by that composer is Nietzsche's favorite?
(a) Don Giovanni.
(b) Ode to Joy.
(c) Overture to the Meistersinger.
(d) The Magic Flute.

15. Who puts himself into a dangerous situation when studying both ordinary and extraordinary people?
(a) Missionary.
(b) Psychologist.
(c) Clergyman.
(d) Philosopher.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author laments that the theories of his time have come to reach what point in their lives?

2. Industrious cultures find it difficult to partake in what pastime?

3. Who was the first person to receive a copy of "Aftersong?"

4. Every man has been enhanced through what type of society?

5. In Nietzsche's mind, whose music heralded the end of centuries-old European taste?

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