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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. In what does the writer find pleasure?
(a) A toothache.
(b) The wall.
(c) Confrontation.
(d) The agony of others.

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

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

4. In Part 1, Chapter 3, the writer again discusses the wall and suggests how various types of people may perceive the wall. What does he say that some people do when they are faced with the wall?
(a) Rebel against nature because of its existence.
(b) Blame themselves for its existence.
(c) Blame others for its existence.
(d) Consult with nature about its existence.

5. What is a Waganheims?
(a) A nobleman.
(b) Dentist.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Man of Action.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While the writer explains man's reasoning for taking revenge, why can he himself not seek revenge?

3. What is the reason given for the writer's attitude and behavior in this profession?

4. The writer discusses a pleasure that comes from his illness. From where does the pleasure stem?

5. When a man identifies the primary cause of an action, how does he go about this action?

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