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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. Why does the writer think men of action are spontaneous?
(a) They are unlearned.
(b) They are dull witted.
(c) They are strong.
(d) They are free.

2. What does the writer say being too conscious is?
(a) A weakness.
(b) An illness.
(c) A virtue.
(d) A blessing.

3. 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) Unpleasent looking.
(b) Disabled.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Quick to take offense.

4. Who does the writer state is the only one who knows what desire depends on?
(a) Man.
(b) Nature.
(c) The devil.
(d) God.

5. As the diner conversation begins, how does the writer feel?
(a) Happy,
(b) Saddened.
(c) Irritated.
(d) Relieved.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, the writer describes his previous employment and attitude toward the job and the people he worked with. After going through this explanation, what does he say about this description?

2. What does the writer feel about men of strong character?

3. Who sits to the left of the writer at the dinner party?

4. What does the writer regret not doing more of in his life?

5. 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?

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