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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. Why does the writer think men of action are spontaneous?
(a) They are unlearned.
(b) They are free.
(c) They are dull witted.
(d) They are strong.

2. What do the writer's old schoolmates think about him?
(a) Their competition.
(b) A sight for sore eyes.
(c) A friend.
(d) A common housefly.

3. Who is Anton Atonych Setchkin?
(a) The writer's rival.
(b) The writer's only regular acquaintance.
(c) The writer's neighbor.
(d) The writer's brother.

4. What does the writer say about the offense he took for various things in his life?
(a) It is deliberate.
(b) It is because of his difficult life.
(c) It is inconsequential.
(d) He thinks he is cursed.

5. What do others say about the writer's discussion of himself?
(a) He is interesting.
(b) He is worthless.
(c) He is an honorable man.
(d) He is bragging.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a Waganheims?

2. What does the writer say irrationality stems from?

3. What does the writer think a man of action does when faced with a wall?

4. Why does the writer want to continue living?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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