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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. What two things does the writer state are most precious to man?
(a) Personality and individuality.
(b) Desire and acceptance.
(c) Revenge and education.
(d) Love and family.

2. Near the end of the dinner in Part 2, Chapter 4, during the writer's toast, what does he say he loves?
(a) Word-mongers.
(b) Philanderers.
(c) Big talk.
(d) Truth.

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

4. 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) Understand human nature.
(d) Caculate the next 30 years.

5. What are some things the writer believes man will never discover?
(a) Justification for revenge.
(b) The meaning of life.
(c) True happiness.
(d) Certain laws of nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the writer say about the laws of mathematics and nature?

2. Which of the diners states that he almost got married two days before?

3. How does the writer regard these feelings about the wall?

4. How does the writer feel about a man of action?

5. What would a content man do to rebel against the laws of nature?

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