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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters IV, V and VI.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who does the writer state is the only one who knows what desire depends on?
(a) Nature.
(b) The devil.
(c) Man.
(d) God.
2. How does the writer feel his life would be if he lived as a man of action?
(a) More interesting.
(b) Boring.
(c) More difficult.
(d) Easier.
3. What does the writer state is man's ultimate shortcoming?
(a) Abillity to love others.
(b) Ungratefullness.
(c) Will.
(d) Continual impropriety.
4. How does the writer describe St. Petersburg?
(a) A beautiful city.
(b) Like hell on earth.
(c) Paradise.
(d) Abstract and premeditated.
5. When the writer goes back to the dinner party after being outside, what does he find?
(a) Only Zverkov remains.
(b) The establishment is closed.
(c) The others are gone.
(d) The others are talking and laughing.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the reason given for the writer's attitude and behavior in this profession?
2. Despite what the writer wants to do during the dinner, what does he do?
3. What does the writer say about the laws of mathematics and nature?
4. What does the writer compare his writings to?
5. What does the writer say a man can do with no primary cause for action?
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