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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the writer say a man can do with no primary cause for action?
(a) Return home and moan.
(b) Give up.
(c) Beat his head against the wall.
(d) Seek comfort in the wall.

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

3. What does the writer say he would like to become?
(a) Insect.
(b) Politician.
(c) Bird.
(d) Banker.

4. The writer describes a man who knew every thing about Chateau-Lafite. How does the writer say this man dies?
(a) With regrets.
(b) With a triumphant conscience.
(c) A lonely man.
(d) Peacefully.

5. In Part 2, Chapter 8, who delivers the writer's letter?
(a) Liza.
(b) Simonov.
(c) Apollon.
(d) The writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. The writer goes on to explain what men do because they cannot change. What does the writer think men do in this instance?

2. What reason does the writer give for his behavior at work?

3. How does the writer describe his personality in his previous profession?

4. Why would the writer lower his eyes when he comes in contact with the office clerks?

5. What justification does the writer give for his behavior?

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