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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 does the writer think of being defined as a lazy fellow?
(a) It describes many men.
(b) It is a career.
(c) It signifies death.
(d) It is reserved for the weak at heart.

2. What does the writer state would be his primary cause for any action?
(a) Glory.
(b) Pain.
(c) Spite.
(d) Honor.

3. How does the writer feel about a man of action?
(a) He envies him.
(b) He feels there is no need for him.
(c) He despises him.
(d) He feels sorry for him.

4. An individual is justified in being what according to the law of heightened consciousness?
(a) A scoundrel.
(b) A man of action.
(c) A sick man.
(d) An intellectual.

5. What does the writer say has offended him all of his life?
(a) Other men.
(b) The laws of nature.
(c) The good nature of others.
(d) Gravity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the writer describe St. Petersburg?

2. How does the writer describe his personality in his previous profession?

3. During Part 1, Chapter 6, the readers learn that the writer is how old?

4. The writer states that man could not act against his own personal advantage. What, therefore, must his actions be?

5. During Part 1, Chapter 6, the writer discusses what he would have done if he had a career. What is it that the writer would have liked to do?

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