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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 feel about men of strong character?
(a) There are very few of them.
(b) They run the world.
(c) They are limited.
(d) They are without limits.

2. 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?
(a) Rid the world of distastful things.
(b) Live honorably.
(c) Be a drunkard.
(d) Make everything beautiful.

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

4. 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) Quick to take offense.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Unpleasent looking.

5. The writer describes a man who knew every thing about Chateau-Lafite. How does the writer say this man dies?
(a) Peacefully.
(b) With a triumphant conscience.
(c) A lonely man.
(d) With regrets.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does the writer say a man cannot change, even if he tries?

5. What type of death does the writer say would be a delight?

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