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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. Which country has the least amount of strength of will?
(a) Germany.
(b) Corsica.
(c) Britain.
(d) Spain.

2. What does Nietzsche believe has been responsible for the education of the spirit?
(a) Necessity.
(b) Morality.
(c) Stupidity.
(d) Inventiveness.

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

4. Virtues most likely relate directly to what type of inclinations?
(a) Noble.
(b) Secret.
(c) Lofty.
(d) Desperate.

5. It is most likely that even in a modern age, one may still possess which of the following:
(a) Morals.
(b) Beliefs.
(c) Judgments.
(d) Virtues.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author view the modern day approach to the science of morals?

2. What is the emotion Nietzsche feels while waiting for his guest(s) to arrive?

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

4. One must learn to despise his enemies if he is going to be able to express what?

5. Socrates was known to mock which group of people?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is suffering seen as a noble thing in religion? What does the martyr receive in return?

5. Once again, Nietzsche makes reference to a language barrier. What is the author's opinion?

6. What are Nietzsche's views on experience and how certain types of experience cause one to seek answers?

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

8. The book's translator shares a story about the first known copy of "Aftersong." Where was it? How was it different than the later versions?

9. Nietzsche is very vocal about his opinions of the church. What good does the author see in the organization?

10. What is the danger in the evolution of the democratic movement in Europe?

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