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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters IX and X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After many days pass and Liza does not show up, the writer begins having dreams about her. What is the tone of these dreams?
(a) Fright.
(b) Love and happiness.
(c) Bewilderment.
(d) Hate.

2. The writer states that man could not act against his own personal advantage. What, therefore, must his actions be?
(a) Good.
(b) Spontaneous.
(c) Selfish.
(d) Vile.

3. What does the writer think of being defined as a lazy fellow?
(a) It is a career.
(b) It describes many men.
(c) It is reserved for the weak at heart.
(d) It signifies death.

4. When the writer states that there is something wrong with his liver, why does he refuse to go to a doctor?
(a) He does not trust doctors.
(b) His illness is imaginary.
(c) Out of spite.
(d) He can not afford it.

5. What is the ultimate result of the writer's always being offended?
(a) Nothing.
(b) It causes his illness.
(c) It turns him into a sour man.
(d) It eventually becomes true.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the writer define desire?

2. What does the writer ask Apollon to get for him at the tavern?

3. What does the writer feel about men of strong character?

4. What does the writer say can be assumed about men who roar like bulls?

5. What are some things the writer believes man will never discover?

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