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

2. What is the name of the book's translator?
(a) Claus.
(b) Kaufmann.
(c) Christopher.
(d) Kuntz.

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

4. Every man has been enhanced through what type of society?
(a) Aristocratic.
(b) Free-willed.
(c) Tyrannical.
(d) Democratic.

5. What is the emotion Nietzsche feels while waiting for his guest(s) to arrive?
(a) Joy.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Worry.
(d) Calm.

Short Answer Questions

1. A person may eventually grow tired of what part of his opinion?

2. What tends to lead people to search for answers to the highest questions?

3. Senses and ______ are two ways in which a philosopher experiences many things.

4. Man was not used to accepting that there was _____ placed on him by himself, rather it was placed upon him by another.

5. Which of the ancient philosophical and theological issues is addressed by Nietzsche?

Short Essay Questions

1. Nietzsche asks if there is a name for those who are no longer friends. What has changed about the friendships?

2. What would a man's life be like if he does not possess the will to truth?

3. What is the paradox in loving one's enemies as it is suggested in various religions?

4. Despite all other things, there are some virtues retained by man that cannot be disputed. What are they?

5. How does skepticism affect modern day Europe? What does the author think of skepticism in Germany?

6. What is the mood in the beginning of the poem? What is the author doing?

7. What is Nietzsche's lament regarding the German soul?

8. How does a person see vanity? Who places the value on man?

9. How does instinct change depending upon one's heritage and rank?

10. What are the dangers in the potential development of a budding philosopher?

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