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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 is the only thing that can stop a vengeful man?
(a) The wall.
(b) Victory.
(c) His friends.
(d) His conscience.

2. How big does the writer state his rational capacity is compared to his capacity to live?
(a) 1/20th.
(b) 1/5th
(c) They are equal.
(d) 1/10th

3. What type of act does the writer state everyone will commit and thus betray themselves?
(a) A kind act.
(b) A selfish act.
(c) Revenge.
(d) A ludicrous act.

4. What does the writer state he would like his own will to coincide with?
(a) His education.
(b) The majority.
(c) His understanding of the world.
(d) His normal interests.

5. When the others arrive for the dinner party, Zverkov is in the lead and appears to be in charge. How does he respond when he learns the time of the writer's arrival?
(a) Unapologetic.
(b) The writer does not mention the time of his arrival.
(c) He ignores the writer.
(d) Apologetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the writer suggest he would be able to do, if scientists found the formula for life?

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

3. What does Ferfichkin say he would have done if he was early for the dinner?

4. As the dinner proceeds, how is the writer feeling?

5. Who sits to the left of the writer at the dinner party?

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