1. What does the writer state is man's ultimate shortcoming?
(a) Will.
(b) Abillity to love others.
(c) Continual impropriety.
(d) Ungratefullness.

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

3. What does the writer say all men must accept?
(a) Pain.
(b) Nature.
(c) The wall.
(d) Consciousness.

4. How does the writer feel about the time of his arrival at the dinner party?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Happy.
(d) Appalled.

5. At what time does the writer arrive at the diner party?
(a) 5:30 pm.
(b) 6:00 pm.
(c) 5:00 pm.
(d) 5:25 pm.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 8, the writer addresses the gentlemen about the nature of desire, the devil, and God. How exactly does the writer address this audience?

2. What does the writer say man is trying to do?

3. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 6, the writer describes the chiming of the clock. What state of mind does he say he is in at that time?

4. Why does the writer want to continue living?

5. Who does the writer say would not understand the feelings of men about their decisions?

(see the answer key)

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