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

2. In Part 1 Chapter 8, the writer talks about a mathematical formula for what human characteristic?
(a) Self control.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Human desire.
(d) Kindness.

3. Who does the writer state is the only one who knows what desire depends on?
(a) Man.
(b) Nature.
(c) The devil.
(d) God.

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

5. What does the writer state man wants to cling to?
(a) The laws of nature.
(b) The greatness of others.
(c) Abject foolishness.
(d) Revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the writer think will become of man's will when it is put in mathematical formulas?

2. What does the writer regret not doing more of in his life?

3. What is the human characteristic based on?

4. Despite what the writer wants to do during the dinner, what does he do?

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

(see the answer key)

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