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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. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 5, the writer has left the dinner and is outside. How does he describe the snow?
(a) Almost warm.
(b) Freezing.
(c) Blinding.
(d) Magnificent.

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

3. In what is Zverkov an expert?
(a) Politics.
(b) Women.
(c) Good manners.
(d) War.

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

5. During Part 1, Chapter 6, the readers learn that the writer is how old?
(a) 25 years.
(b) 60 years.
(c) 45 years.
(d) 40 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the writer state happens to stupid Russian romantics?

2. As the diner conversation begins, how does the writer feel?

3. Who does the writer say would not understand the feelings of men about their decisions?

4. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what does the writer say a wall is, to a man of action?

5. What does the writer say irrationality stems from?

(see the answer key)

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