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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. While the writer admits that spite may not provide a valid reason for revenge, why does he then say this might occur?
(a) Because spite is a chemical decomposition.
(b) The laws of nature rule out spite as a primary cause.
(c) He cannot blame anyone.
(d) He is tired of acting out of spite.

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

3. After describing a man of action, the writer notes what how a man of action feels about himself. According to the writer, what does a man of action feel himself to be?
(a) A mouse.
(b) An outsider.
(c) A lion.
(d) A model citizen.

4. What does the writer say he would like to become?
(a) Banker.
(b) Politician.
(c) Insect.
(d) Bird.

5. The writer goes on to explain what men do because they cannot change. What does the writer think men do in this instance?
(a) Give up hope.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Become men of action.
(d) Live a lie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the writer compare his writings to?

2. What type of things does a man do when he is unsure of his true interests?

3. What does the writer say about the man who groans from a toothache for more than three or four days?

4. How does the writer describe the groans of a toothache?

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

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