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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Nietzsche use to refer to his theories?
(a) Children.
(b) Pets.
(c) Morsels.
(d) Snippets.

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

3. What is the name of the theory that says men should overcome laughter?
(a) Self flagellation.
(b) Olympian Vice.
(c) Sainthood.
(d) Martyrdom.

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

5. Some cultures attempt to mediate between which two groups?
(a) Father and son.
(b) Moral and immoral.
(c) Educated and uneducated.
(d) Slave and master.

6. Who was mentioned in the letter Nietzsche wrote to accompany the poem?
(a) Maria.
(b) Madeline.
(c) Angelica.
(d) Bethany.

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

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

9. Man's morality is different and therefore is likely to shine in what way?
(a) Brightly.
(b) Intermittently.
(c) In different colors.
(d) Dully.

10. What is another way to describe how Nietzsche uses the term "Fatherlandishness?"
(a) Disdain.
(b) Expatriatism.
(c) Blind faith.
(d) Patriotism.

11. Nietzsche believes that an entity was created simply to encourage man to return to the workday. What is that entity?
(a) Restlessness.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Leisure.
(d) Sabbath.

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

13. The differences between moral and immoral are determined by what?
(a) The church.
(b) Degrees of morality.
(c) Shades of gray.
(d) Levels of opinion.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. One who has suffered profoundly tends to maintain what characteristic?

2. Nietzsche talks about two kinds of moralities that are prevalent on earth; they are subtle and _____ moralities.

3. The ___________ movement in Europe accompanies a great tremendous physiological process.

4. Nietzsche condemns the woman who seeks to enlighten men and to become what?

5. What is the name of the book's translator?

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