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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters V, VI and VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the ultimate result of the writer's always being offended?
(a) It turns him into a sour man.
(b) It causes his illness.
(c) It eventually becomes true.
(d) Nothing.

2. The writer describes himself in many ways. By the end of Part 1, Chapter 2, he compares himself to a hunchback, and gives himself what character trait?
(a) Disabled.
(b) Unpleasent looking.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Quick to take offense.

3. When a man identifies the primary cause of an action, how does he go about this action?
(a) Calmly.
(b) Cautiously.
(c) With primary cause, there is no reason to take action.
(d) With force.

4. Why would the writer confess to wrongdoing when he is innocent?
(a) Out of spite.
(b) Just to apologize.
(c) He is always at fault.
(d) To save a friend.

5. How does the writer describe the current state of the world?
(a) A time of forgiveness.
(b) A negative time.
(c) A positive time.
(d) A time of vengeance.

Short Answer Questions

1. The writer refers back to his discussion on revenge. What does he say is the primary cause of revenge?

2. What does the writer say being too conscious is?

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

4. What does the writer say has offended him all of his life?

5. Who does the writer say would not understand the feelings of men about their decisions?

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