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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. How does the writer describe the current state of the world?
(a) A time of vengeance.
(b) A time of forgiveness.
(c) A negative time.
(d) A positive time.

2. The writer describes a man who knew every thing about Chateau-Lafite. How does the writer say this man dies?
(a) Peacefully.
(b) With a triumphant conscience.
(c) A lonely man.
(d) With regrets.

3. How does the writer describe the groans of a toothache?
(a) Candid.
(b) Unbearable.
(c) Malice.
(d) Pleasurable .

4. What do others say about the writer's discussion of himself?
(a) He is an honorable man.
(b) He is worthless.
(c) He is bragging.
(d) He is interesting.

5. What does the writer say all men must accept?
(a) The wall.
(b) Consciousness.
(c) Nature.
(d) Pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the writer states that there is something wrong with his liver, why does he refuse to go to a doctor?

2. How does the writer describe St. Petersburg?

3. While the writer explains man's reasoning for taking revenge, why can he himself not seek revenge?

4. In Part 1, the writer describes his previous employment and attitude toward the job and the people he worked with. After going through this explanation, what does he say about this description?

5. What does the writer feel about men of strong character?

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