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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fundamental law does the writer say governs this dilemma of change?
(a) The law of change.
(b) The laws of nature.
(c) The law of gravity.
(d) The law of heightened consciousness.

2. In Part 1, Chapter 2, the writer describes the attitudes men have toward their own illness. What does the writer say about his own and others' attitudes toward their illnesses?
(a) They keep their illness a secret.
(b) They are ashamed of their illnesses.
(c) They take pride in them.
(d) They flaunt their illnesses.

3. The writer discusses a pleasure that comes from his illness. From where does the pleasure stem?
(a) Joy.
(b) Pride.
(c) Humiliation.
(d) Shame.

4. What does the writer state man wants to cling to?
(a) The laws of nature.
(b) Revenge.
(c) The greatness of others.
(d) Abject foolishness.

5. The writer goes on to explain what men do because they cannot change. What does the writer think men do in this instance?
(a) Give up hope.
(b) Become men of action.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Live a lie.

Short Answer Questions

1. An individual is justified in being what according to the law of heightened consciousness?

2. As Dostoevsky develops the writer, what does the reader learn about his physical condition?

3. Why does the writer say a man cannot change, even if he tries?

4. What does the writer say irrationality stems from?

5. During Part 1, Chapter 6, the writer discusses what he would have done if he had a career. What is it that the writer would have liked to do?

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