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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 about Russian romantics?
(a) They are fools.
(b) They are wise men.
(c) They are uneducated.
(d) They are always intelligent.

2. What is the reason given for the writer's attitude and behavior in this profession?
(a) No need for the job.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Too much power.
(d) No job satisfaction.

3. The writer eventually comes to terms with his illness. As he does so, what does he decide about the illness?
(a) It is curable with willpower.
(b) It is just something to live with.
(c) It is his normal condition.
(d) It is not unlike other men's illnesses.

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

5. What is Liza's profession?
(a) Barmaid.
(b) Homemaker.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Prostitute.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a sense of revenge do to a man?

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

3. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 6, the writer describes the chiming of the clock. What state of mind does he say he is in at that time?

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

5. How does the writer feel about his dreams in this section?

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