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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one thing that will allow man to gain strength?

2. Which philosopher is referenced in this section in regard to creativity versus morality?

3. One who has suffered profoundly tends to maintain what characteristic?

4. Which country has the least amount of strength of will?

5. What is the name of the book's translator?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do spiritualism and cruelty combine in the modern man?

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

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

4. How do the virtues of the modern man compare to those of old?

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nietzsche considers Kant to be one of the most influential philosophers of his time. Write a 750 word biography on Kant, his philosophies, impact on the field, and influence on Nietzsche.

Essay Topic 2

The author thrives on pointing out the differences in personality and intellect between men and women. Nietzsche has very little, if any, regard for women. Comments regarding women and their tendencies are scathing. Nietzsche carries weight because of his academic standing so many are apt to take on his views without question. In the author's mind, should take no part in any scientific or philosophical undertaking. Examine Nietzsche's opinion of women and how it may color his philosophies. Where do you think these thoughts and feelings come from? Do any of Nietzsche's opinions carry weight with you? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Madness is rare in the individual, but thrives in groups and nations. What kind of madness is more likely to take place in groups than in an individual? Is mass hysteria a kind of madness? What kind of actions might be taken by a group that suffers from madness? How do those actions compare to the actions of a mad individual? How does religious madness play into Nietzsche's theory?

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