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Notes from the Underground | Quiz

Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Notes from the Underground | Quiz

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1)

What does the writer think of being defined as a lazy fellow? (from Part I: Chapters V, VI and VII)

It signifies death.
It describes many men.
It is reserved for the weak at heart.
It is a career.
2)

What does the writer give as his reason for visiting Liza? (from Part II: Chapters IX and X)

He is drunk.
To show his power.
He is upset.
For revenge.
3)

In Part 1 Chapter 8, the writer talks about a mathematical formula for what human characteristic? (from Part I: Chapters VIII)

Human desire.
Kindness.
Revenge.
Self control.
4)

What type of things does a man do when he is unsure of his true interests? (from Part I: Chapters V, VI and VII)

Spontaneous things.
Unproductive things.
Honorable things.
Vile things.
5)

What does the writer state is man's ultimate shortcoming? (from Part I: Chapters VIII)

Abillity to love others.
Will.
Continual impropriety.
Ungratefullness.
6)

What do the writer's colleagues think of him? (from Part II: Chapters I, II and III)

Quiet.
An odd fellow.
Stuck-up.
Educated.
7)

In Part 2, Chapter 9, the writer begins a speech about why he goes to see Liza. What does the writer say Liza's thought's for his visit are? (from Part II: Chapters IX and X)

To take revenge.
To redeem himself.
To find love.
To save her.
8)

How many days pass between the writer's first meeting with Liza and the second? (from Part II: Chapters IX and X)

3 days.
2 days.
4 days.
1 day.
9)

What does the writer think will become of man's will when it is put in mathematical formulas? (from Part I: Chapters VIII)

There will be more temptation.
Life will become easier.
There will be more freedom.
It is no longer free.
10)

What is the human characteristic based on? (from Part I: Chapters VIII)

Laws of nature.
Revenge.
Mistakes.
Love.
11)

At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 5, the writer has left the dinner and is outside. How does he describe the snow? (from Part II: Chapters IV, V and VI)

Magnificent.
Blinding.
Freezing.
Almost warm.
12)

During this time in the writer's life, he states that he is tormented. Why is he tormented? (from Part II: Chapters I, II and III)

No one is like him.
He loses his love.
He is just like everyone else.
He despises working.
13)

What type of person does the writer think could not desire something that is to his disadvantage? (from Part I: Chapters VIII)

Man of action.
Educated.
The gentleman.
Uneducated.
14)

How much does the writer owe Simonov in this section? (from Part II: Chapters VII, VIII)

6 roubles.
5 roubles.
15 roubles.
10 roubles
15)

When would a man stop his vile nature? (from Part I: Chapters V, VI and VII)

When the primary causes are clearly defined.
Never.
In death.
When he becomes enlightened.
16)

Despite what the writer wants to do during the dinner, what does he do? (from Part II: Chapters IV, V and VI)

Stays.
Enjoys the conversation.
Begins an argument.
Leaves.
17)

What has the writer forgotten about when he wakesup after his night of drinking? (from Part II: Chapters VII, VIII)

Liza.
An important meeting.
The fight during dinner.
The cabby.
18)

What does Zverkov say he would do if the peasants in his countries protested? (from Part II: Chapters I, II and III)

Change the rules.
Listen to their concerns.
Have them flogged.
Give up his post.
19)

How does the writer describe the feelings of his visitor in Part 2, Chapter 9? (from Part II: Chapters IX and X)

In love.
Embarrassed.
Depressed.
Angry.
20)

As the writer goes on a tirade about his circumstances, what is Liza's reaction in this section? (from Part II: Chapters IX and X)

Fear.
Understanding.
Curiosity.
Terror.
21)

What does the writer state he would like his own will to coincide with? (from Part I: Chapters VIII)

The majority.
His understanding of the world.
His education.
His normal interests.
22)

Who sits to the left of the writer at the dinner party? (from Part II: Chapters IV, V and VI)

Truboiubov.
Zverkov.
Ferichkin.
Simonov.
23)

What reason does the writer give for his behavior at work? (from Part II: Chapters I, II and III)

Out of spite.
That is how educated men act.
He is a coward.
He is superior to the others.
24)

What does the writer do during the toast to Zverkov? (from Part II: Chapters IV, V and VI)

Smashes his glass.
Shouts "Hurrah!" with the the others.
Nothing.
Drinks before the toast is completed.
25)

What type of death does the writer say would be a delight? (from Part I: Chapters V, VI and VII)

A majestic death.
A quiet death.
A martyr's death.
A publicized death.
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