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

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

3. In Part 1, the writer describes his previous employment and attitude toward the job and the people he worked with. After going through this explanation, what does he say about this description?
(a) He is satisified with his attitude.
(b) It is a lie out of spite.
(c) He should have acted more professional.
(d) His attitude is the reason he got fired.

4. How does the writer regard these feelings about the wall?
(a) They are curious.
(b) They are preposterous.
(c) They are incorrect.
(d) They are correct.

5. What does the writer say can be assumed about men who roar like bulls?
(a) They earn respect.
(b) They do not abide by the laws of nature.
(c) They are truly cowards.
(d) They are sick.

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

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

4. Who is Anton Atonych Setchkin?

5. What does the writer say man is in the eyes of nature?

(see the answer key)

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