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

2. People have no problem refuting which of the following:
(a) Heaven.
(b) Origin of man.
(c) Nietzsche's views.
(d) Devil.

3. The philosopher questions what might be achieved through the use or absence of which of the following?
(a) Self-will.
(b) Innate knowledge.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Myth.

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

5. What group of people recognizes only what is common?
(a) Realists.
(b) Pessimists.
(c) Cynics.
(d) Idealists.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to be able to gather a great deal of information one must possess which quality?

2. In many cases philosophers may prefer a handful of certainties to which of the following?

3. Which sector of the population cannot distinguish between finding and creating these objects?

4. Self-contradiction also involves which of the following emotions?

5. Who will serve as the only judge to the tests we put ourselves through?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the author claim that philosophers are not honest enough?

2. What is Nietzsche's opinion on the existence of opposites?

3. Nietzsche gives an overview of several cultures and religions. What are his views?

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

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

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

7. How is the French Revolution referenced? How does it tie in to philosophy?

8. What is the one thing that every human being craves?

9. What is the author's opinion on how man views himself?

10. Is there a difference between the moral and intellectual set of philosophies?

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