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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. Another example of tyranny can be seen through personal experiences under what umbrella?
(a) God.
(b) Will.
(c) Self-preservation.
(d) Truth.

2. The differences between moral and immoral are determined by what?
(a) Degrees of morality.
(b) The church.
(c) Shades of gray.
(d) Levels of opinion.

3. The man who has suffered profoundly also believes that through suffering, one is able to gain ______.
(a) Karma.
(b) Holiness.
(c) Favor.
(d) Knowledge.

4. Industrious cultures find it difficult to partake in what pastime?
(a) Thought.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Sports.
(d) Leisure.

5. Which emotion does Nietzsche refer to as being pathetic?
(a) Desperateness.
(b) Piety.
(c) Pity.
(d) Frustration.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is considered to be a great feat if one is able to master his own what?

2. What piece written by that composer is Nietzsche's favorite?

3. Who was Socrates' famous student mentioned in this chapter?

4. Nietzsche fears if a philosopher does this, he will likely lose:

5. Man's morality is different and therefore is likely to shine in what way?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens once the friends arrive in the summer garden? How do they greet the author?

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

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

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

6. What is the author's opinion on morality as it relates to nature?

7. Why must a psychologist take care when investigating various people?

8. How does Nietzsche view faith versus knowledge? To what philosopher does Nietzsche refer?

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

10. The author comments upon tempo and how it can be improperly translated. What is the danger in it?

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