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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters I, II and III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two things does the writer state are most precious to man?
(a) Revenge and education.
(b) Love and family.
(c) Desire and acceptance.
(d) Personality and individuality.

2. While the writer explains man's reasoning for taking revenge, why can he himself not seek revenge?
(a) He is weak.
(b) He does not find virtue in it.
(c) His actions are never justified.
(d) Because of his illness.

3. In Part 1, Chapter 3, the writer again discusses the wall and suggests how various types of people may perceive the wall. What does he say that some people do when they are faced with the wall?
(a) Consult with nature about its existence.
(b) Blame themselves for its existence.
(c) Rebel against nature because of its existence.
(d) Blame others for its existence.

4. What type of death does the writer say would be a delight?
(a) A majestic death.
(b) A martyr's death.
(c) A quiet death.
(d) A publicized death.

5. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what does the writer say a wall is, to a man of action?
(a) A fact of life.
(b) Simply a small obstacle.
(c) A challenge.
(d) A deterrent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zverkov say he would do if the peasants in his countries protested?

2. What does the writer question regarding a character trait when a man experiences self humiliation?

3. What does the writer say about the offense he took for various things in his life?

4. During Part 1, Chapter 6, the readers learn that the writer is how old?

5. Why does the writer think men of action are spontaneous?

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