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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. Socrates was known to mock which group of people?

2. It is common for friendships to change if those friendships have been made when?

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

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

5. What in man is developed late and most likely is never fully developed at all?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the modern day thoughts on morality relate to the modern day views on science of morals?

3. 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?

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

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

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

7. How does Nietzsche explain the master morality and the slave morality?

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

9. What is the danger in allowing oneself to indulge in "Fatherlandishness?"

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In general, people must realize that the desires they have are no so much the object of the desire but the desire itself. When one achieves this desire, oftentimes it is the end of the quest. Do you agree with this philosophy? Do you believe that the desire is not for the other person or thing but for the desire itself? Is it only the journey or the hunt that matters? What might one do when the thrill of the chase is over? Cite an example and explain the validity of the statement.

Essay Topic 2

Historically speaking, the modern European has brought about a mad semi-barbarism through the mixture of class and race. Nietzsche laments the combining of races as it dilutes the individuality and unique culture of European countries. What is your opinion on the subject? How has this issue progressed since Nietzsche's time? The author also states that while the combination creates chaos, it also contributes to developing a modern soul. How is the modern soul different?

Essay Topic 3

Philosophy in Europe has changed drastically over the past 200 years. Study Nietzsche's concept on philosophy and how it has changed. Were the changes for better or for worse? What did Nietzsche mean when he said that the Europeans of the 20th century have a dangerous curiosity, multiplicity, and possess the art of disguises? If new virtues do exist in modern day Europe, will they be virtues that directly relate to one's most secret inclinations and ardent needs? Or will the virtues be based more on the needs of society as a whole?

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