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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 philosophy concepts are not something that will autonomously _______.
(a) Blossom.
(b) Destruct.
(c) Appear.
(d) Evolve.

2. In many cases philosophers may prefer a handful of certainties to which of the following?
(a) Bundles od speculation.
(b) Cadre of assumptions.
(c) Universe of possibilities.
(d) World full of promise.

3. Many of these scientists, according to Nietzsche, mistakenly believe that value is the opposite of which of the following?
(a) Trust.
(b) Faith.
(c) Integrity.
(d) Nothingness.

4. Nietzsche believes that things occur in accordance with the strength of what object?
(a) Will.
(b) Ability.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Conviction.

5. Which of the following is not one of the things that is encouraged by that same religion?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Pride.
(c) Self confidence.
(d) Patriotism.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is no longer compatible to faith?

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

4. Which of the following is not tied to religious neurosis:

5. What is the definition of soul atomism?

Short Essay Questions

1. Nietzsche talks about the communicative habits of "free spirits." Explain.

2. Explain the concept behind Nietzsche's BEYOND GOOD AND EVIL.

3. How does the modern day concept of faith relate to Christianity?

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

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

6. There is a great deal of talk about morality. What is Nietzsche's opinion on morality?

7. A false judgment may not be something that a person's mind objects to outright. What is the theory on false judgments in one's life?

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

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

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

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