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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters VII, VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the writer say can be assumed about men who roar like bulls?
(a) They do not abide by the laws of nature.
(b) They are sick.
(c) They are truly cowards.
(d) They earn respect.

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

3. When the others arrive for the dinner party, Zverkov is in the lead and appears to be in charge. How does he respond when he learns the time of the writer's arrival?
(a) The writer does not mention the time of his arrival.
(b) Apologetic.
(c) Unapologetic.
(d) He ignores the writer.

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

5. What is the purpose of the dinner party?
(a) To celebrate the promotion of one of the friends.
(b) One of the firends is going on a journey.
(c) It is a weekly event.
(d) To visit with the writer, whom the others had not see in years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the writer often dissatisfied with himself?

2. What do the writer's old schoolmates think about him?

3. What does the writer state is the only purpose of intelligent people?

4. How does the writer feel about being with Liza in this section?

5. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 8, upon waking up, what does the writer decide is the most important thing he must do?

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