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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. 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) An outsider.
(d) A lion.

2. Which of the diners states that he almost got married two days before?
(a) Simonov.
(b) Zverkov.
(c) The writer.
(d) Trudoliubov.

3. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what does the writer say a wall is, to a man of action?
(a) Simply a small obstacle.
(b) A challenge.
(c) A fact of life.
(d) A deterrent.

4. What does the writer regret not doing more of in his life?
(a) Seek vengeance.
(b) Slap others.
(c) Complain more often.
(d) Love others.

5. How does the writer describe a man of action?
(a) A leader.
(b) Extraordinary.
(c) A classy member of society.
(d) Normal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of person does the writer think could not desire something that is to his disadvantage?

2. How long does the writer state his toothache lasts?

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. Who does the writer state is the only one who knows what desire depends on?

5. What are some things the writer believes man will never discover?

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