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

2. How does the writer define desire?
(a) As a manifestation of life.
(b) An unwillfull act of man.
(c) A justification to do wrong.
(d) A law of nature.

3. What does the writer say irrationality stems from?
(a) Will.
(b) Impropriety.
(c) Lack of education.
(d) Desire.

4. After describing a man of action, the writer notes what how a man of action feels about himself. According to the writer, what does a man of action feel himself to be?
(a) A model citizen.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A lion.
(d) An outsider.

5. What does the writer say man is trying to do?
(a) Prove himself.
(b) Seek revenge.
(c) Empower himself.
(d) Find meaning.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the writer say about the laws of mathematics and nature?

3. In Part 2, Chapter 4, after the toasts, what does the writer do when he picks up the bottle?

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

5. How do the others feel about the toast the writer gives at the end of the dinner party?

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