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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 feel his life would be if he lived as a man of action?
(a) Boring.
(b) Easier.
(c) More difficult.
(d) More interesting.

2. What does the writer suggest he would be able to do, if scientists found the formula for life?
(a) Go back in time.
(b) Caculate the next 30 years.
(c) Understand human nature.
(d) Find happiness.

3. When would a man stop his vile nature?
(a) When he becomes enlightened.
(b) In death.
(c) Never.
(d) When the primary causes are clearly defined.

4. How does the writer "plunge into society"?
(a) He plays cards with co-workers.
(b) He visits the head of his department.
(c) He goes on an outing to the city.
(d) He visita a museum.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do others say about the writer's discussion of himself?

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

3. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what does the writer say a wall is, to a man of action?

4. The writer eventually comes to terms with his illness. As he does so, what does he decide about the illness?

5. What does the writer compare his writings to?

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