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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. Under what condition would a man only have to sleep, eat, and complain?
(a) Economic prosperity.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Contentment.
(d) Peace.

2. What does the writer think will become of man's will when it is put in mathematical formulas?
(a) Life will become easier.
(b) It is no longer free.
(c) There will be more freedom.
(d) There will be more temptation.

3. What does Zverkov say he would do if the peasants in his countries protested?
(a) Change the rules.
(b) Listen to their concerns.
(c) Give up his post.
(d) Have them flogged.

4. 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?
(a) He should have acted more professional.
(b) It is a lie out of spite.
(c) His attitude is the reason he got fired.
(d) He is satisified with his attitude.

5. What is the writer certain Liza will do with a letter she receives?
(a) Send it back.
(b) Preserve it forever.
(c) Frame it.
(d) Throw it away.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the dinner proceeds, how is the writer feeling?

3. What does the writer say all men must accept?

4. How does the writer describe St. Petersburg?

5. How does the writer feel about the time of his arrival at the dinner party?

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