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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. Who was mentioned in the letter Nietzsche wrote to accompany the poem?

2. The author laments that the theories of his time have come to reach what point in their lives?

3. Through a monstrous mix of races, the German people have become all but which one of the following?

4. Defining a philosopher is a difficult task. To do so, one must be able to show that he has:

5. Who was the first person to receive a copy of "Aftersong?"

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women are easily misled by their own beliefs and will not hear otherwise. Is this thought the reason that Nietzsche feels a woman would not make a good philosopher? Research female philosophers from the past century. Choose at least three and compare their philosophies with those belonging to Nietzsche's work.

Essay Topic 2

Nietzsche has nothing against morality except when man uses it to put himself above others with no other explanation or accomplishments to back it up. Those who are pious are often completely dishonest to themselves as well as God. Who, in your opinion, would fall into this category? Is it a common position for people in religious leadership positions? How does this relate to televangelists? Do you believe that the pious man may put himself above others because he is a servant of God? What does Nietzsche mean when he says that "Those who are pious are often completely dishonest to themselves as well as God?" Do you believe that is true? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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