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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the narrator say should be banned to an island?
(a) All rich people.
(b) All poor people.
(c) All intelligent people.
(d) All stupid people.

2. In what year was The Book of Disquiet first published in English?
(a) 1991.
(b) 1999.
(c) 1982.
(d) 1947.

3. What does the narrator say man is not intended to see without the help of nature only?
(a) Cloud shapes.
(b) The inner depth of his soul.
(c) His own face.
(d) The beauty of a tree.

4. When does the narrator say life will start working in his favor?
(a) On New Year's Day.
(b) Never.
(c) On his birthday.
(d) Tomorrow.

5. How old is the author of The Book of Disquiet when he dies?
(a) 99.
(b) 47.
(c) 35.
(d) 82.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the narrator believe is the only one who knows his heart?

2. In Section 481, what is the location of comfort and familiarity that the narrator is experiencing?

3. Who, according to the narrator, is more seriously affected by tedium?

4. In what year was The Book of Disquiet first published?

5. Who does the narrator call decorative creatures?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are smells important to the narrator?

2. When does the narrator say wisdom begins?

3. What are the narrator's conflicting views regarding God?

4. What perception does the narrator believe readers will have of him after reading the book? Why is the anticipated perception not true, according to the narrator?

5. Why does the narrator say he never puts forth much effort into various aspects of his life?

6. Why are women considered to be nothing more than decor by the narrator?

7. What does the narrator say about intelligent and sensitive people? Since they can't be banned to an island, what should they do and why?

8. What does the narrator say about tedium?

9. Of the five senses, which does the narrator say is the most important?

10. Define heteronym and who created the concept?

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