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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the writer feel about men of strong character?
2. How does the writer say men feel about their decisions a minute after making them?
3. What does the writer say irrationality stems from?
4. An individual is justified in being what according to the law of heightened consciousness?
5. What is the reason given for the writer's attitude and behavior in this profession?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the writer continue to explain a man of action's seemingly dull-witted actions and justifications?
2. What does the writer state these men think about their own groaning?
3. In the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 3, the writer poses a question about revenge. How does he state that men are able to take revenge on another?
4. Why does the writer quit working?
5. The writer refers to the "beautiful and sublime". What exactly is this in reference to?
6. Why does the writer feel men take revenge?
7. What does the writer think is a perfect description for man?
8. Discuss the writer's profession and his feelings about his work.
9. What does the writer think is the purpose of intelligence?
10. What type of man makes the writer envious?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Part 1, Chapter 8, the writer fantasizes about a formula for the desires of man. What does he say would happen to free will if such a formula existed and how do you think he feels about this?
Essay Topic 2
In Part 1, Chapter 5, the writer states that he participates in self-degradation in lieu of boredom. Provide examples of this. Do you think the writer does this to fight his boredom or could there be other reasons? Explain your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Based on the writer's interactions with others, do you think he is respected? Why or why not? Explain your answer.
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