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

2. What does the writer state is a privilege of man that no other animal has?
(a) The ability to do good deeds.
(b) The ability to defy laws of nature.
(c) The ability to swear.
(d) Revenge.

3. What is a troglodyte?
(a) A man in pain.
(b) Gentleman.
(c) Hermit.
(d) The will of man.

4. Why would the writer confess to wrongdoing when he is innocent?
(a) Just to apologize.
(b) He is always at fault.
(c) To save a friend.
(d) Out of spite.

5. An individual is justified in being what according to the law of heightened consciousness?
(a) A sick man.
(b) A scoundrel.
(c) A man of action.
(d) An intellectual.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the writer state he would like his own will to coincide with?

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

3. What does the writer think of being defined as a lazy fellow?

4. What does Ferfichkin say he would have done if he was early for the dinner?

5. What fundamental law does the writer say governs this dilemma of change?

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