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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Just because something is true does not mean that it ceases to be _________.
(a) False.
(b) Wrong.
(c) Questionable.
(d) Harmful.

2. Despite the commitment to his work, the philosopher knows deep down that there is one thing that will never be found. What is it?
(a) Glory.
(b) Logic.
(c) Satisfaction.
(d) Truth.

3. People often cannot recognize philosophies of other:
(a) Religions.
(b) Political affiliations.
(c) Cultures.
(d) Races.

4. When one desires an object the actual interest relates to:
(a) The object.
(b) Desire.
(c) Completion.
(d) The journey.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. A drive for knowledge can be seen as a mere _________ to get where one is going.

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

3. Nietzsche divides the main approaches to thought into two groups. What are they?

4. Schelling referred to intellectual intuition as being a "faculty of the _________."

5. The authors believe that which group is not honest enough?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Nietzsche refer to regarding soul and conscience? What is the opinion on the topic?

2. What is soul atomism? Who teaches the theory?

3. What is Nietzsche's opinion on the evolution of philosophical concepts?

4. Why does Nietzsche believe that there are attempts being made to divert attention from Kant's influence on German philosophy?

5. What is Nietzsche's view on materialistic atomism? How is it viewed by the learned world?

6. Nietzsche breaches an age old question about God and the devil. What is it?

7. What is the author's opinion on the language barrier?

8. What are the differences in philosophies in various regions and nations? How can it be difficult to relate to others?

9. What is the the "faculty of the suprasensible?" Who coined the term?

10. Nietzsche presents an argument on conscious versus instinct. What is the author's opinion?

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