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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters I, II and III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the writer describe his face?
(a) Ugly.
(b) Ordinary.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) With a mean look.

2. How does the writer feel about his schoolmate Zverkov?
(a) He likes him.
(b) He loathes him.
(c) They do not know each other.
(d) They are best friends.

3. How does the writer feel about a man of action?
(a) He envies him.
(b) He despises him.
(c) He feels there is no need for him.
(d) He feels sorry for him.

4. What is the reason given for the writer's attitude and behavior in this profession?
(a) No job satisfaction.
(b) Too much power.
(c) No need for the job.
(d) Honesty.

5. Who does the writer say would not understand the feelings of men about their decisions?
(a) The strong willed.
(b) The weak and weary.
(c) Those who have never been slapped.
(d) Men of action.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the writer say irrationality stems from?

2. Although the writer states that he eventually begins to believe certain things about his illness, how does he feel about it in the beginning?

3. During Part 1, Chapter 6, the readers learn that the writer is how old?

4. While the writer admits that spite may not provide a valid reason for revenge, why does he then say this might occur?

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

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