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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. Why does the writer want to continue living?
(a) To satisfy his capacity for living.
(b) To spite the gentlemen.
(c) Satisfy his rational capacity.
(d) To learn to be a man of action.

2. When the others arrive for the dinner party, Zverkov is in the lead and appears to be in charge. How does he respond when he learns the time of the writer's arrival?
(a) Unapologetic.
(b) The writer does not mention the time of his arrival.
(c) Apologetic.
(d) He ignores the writer.

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

4. What would the writer have to do to buy a pistol?
(a) Get to the bank before the duel.
(b) Sell some belongings.
(c) Buy them on the black market.
(d) Get a salary advance.

5. How long does the writer state his toothache lasts?
(a) One month.
(b) One year.
(c) Never.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 5, the writer has left the dinner and is outside. How does he describe the snow?

2. What is the human characteristic based on?

3. Despite what the writer wants to do during the dinner, what does he do?

4. What does Ferfichkin say he would have done if he was early for the dinner?

5. What is a Waganheims?

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