2. In Part 1, Chapter 3, the writer again discusses the wall and suggests how various types of people may perceive the wall. What does he say that some people do when they are faced with the wall?
(a) Rebel against nature because of its existence.
(b) Blame others for its existence.
(c) Blame themselves for its existence.
(d) Consult with nature about its existence.

3. What does the writer do during the toast to Zverkov?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Smashes his glass.
(c) Shouts "Hurrah!" with the the others.
(d) Drinks before the toast is completed.

4. What does the writer say about the laws of mathematics and nature?
(a) They are useful only to the educated.
(b) They are a burden to a "man of action".
(c) They are overcomplicated.
(d) They are undeniable.

5. How long does the writer state his toothache lasts?
(a) Never.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One month.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Where is Liza from?

3. Why does the writer want to continue living?

4. What would happen to a man who tries to assert himself?

5. Near the end of the dinner in Part 2, Chapter 4, during the writer's toast, what does he say he loves?

(see the answer key)

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