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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters V, VI and VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason given for the writer's attitude and behavior in this profession?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Too much power.
(c) No job satisfaction.
(d) No need for the job.

2. How does the writer describe his personality in his previous profession?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Mean.
(c) Aloof.
(d) Nice.

3. After describing a man of action, the writer notes what how a man of action feels about himself. According to the writer, what does a man of action feel himself to be?
(a) A model citizen.
(b) A mouse.
(c) An outsider.
(d) A lion.

4. What does the writer state is the only purpose of intelligent people?
(a) To define laws.
(b) To think.
(c) To chatter.
(d) To fine primary causes.

5. Why does the writer say a man cannot change, even if he tries?
(a) A man cannot change what is in his heart.
(b) There is nothing to change into.
(c) Man does not have the willpower.
(d) His pride would take over.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part I, Chapter 1, what does the writer say about himself?

2. How does the writer describe St. Petersburg?

3. What does the writer think a man of action does when faced with a wall?

4. What fundamental law does the writer say governs this dilemma of change?

5. What does the writer suggest is the result of these feelings about the wall?

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