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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the writer say is the result of consciousness?
(a) Inertia.
(b) Loathing.
(c) Pain.
(d) Happiness.

2. What does the writer compare a man to when he is consumed with revenge?
(a) A wall.
(b) A monster.
(c) An insect.
(d) A maddened bull.

3. What type of deeds does the writer admit to committing?
(a) Selfish.
(b) Vile.
(c) Altruistic.
(d) Good.

4. What fundamental law does the writer say governs this dilemma of change?
(a) The laws of nature.
(b) The law of change.
(c) The law of heightened consciousness.
(d) The law of gravity.

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

6. What does the writer say irrationality stems from?
(a) Desire.
(b) Impropriety.
(c) Will.
(d) Lack of education.

7. How big does the writer state his rational capacity is compared to his capacity to live?
(a) They are equal.
(b) 1/20th.
(c) 1/5th
(d) 1/10th

8. While the writer admits that spite may not provide a valid reason for revenge, why does he then say this might occur?
(a) Because spite is a chemical decomposition.
(b) The laws of nature rule out spite as a primary cause.
(c) He is tired of acting out of spite.
(d) He cannot blame anyone.

9. How does the writer describe St. Petersburg?
(a) Paradise.
(b) Abstract and premeditated.
(c) Like hell on earth.
(d) A beautiful city.

10. What does the writer say man is trying to do?
(a) Empower himself.
(b) Seek revenge.
(c) Prove himself.
(d) Find meaning.

11. What does the writer say can be assumed about men who roar like bulls?
(a) They are sick.
(b) They earn respect.
(c) They are truly cowards.
(d) They do not abide by the laws of nature.

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

13. What does the writer suggest he would be able to do, if scientists found the formula for life?
(a) Find happiness.
(b) Go back in time.
(c) Caculate the next 30 years.
(d) Understand human nature.

14. How does the writer describe a man of action?
(a) Normal.
(b) Extraordinary.
(c) A classy member of society.
(d) A leader.

15. During Part 1, Chapter 6, the readers learn that the writer is how old?
(a) 40 years.
(b) 60 years.
(c) 25 years.
(d) 45 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. An individual is justified in being what according to the law of heightened consciousness?

2. 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?

3. The writer eventually comes to terms with his illness. As he does so, what does he decide about the illness?

4. In Part 1 Chapter 8, the writer talks about a mathematical formula for what human characteristic?

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

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