2. In Part 1, Chapter 2, the writer describes the attitudes men have toward their own illness. What does the writer say about his own and others' attitudes toward their illnesses?
(a) They flaunt their illnesses.
(b) They keep their illness a secret.
(c) They take pride in them.
(d) They are ashamed of their illnesses.

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

4. Although the writer states that he eventually begins to believe certain things about his illness, how does he feel about it in the beginning?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Excited.
(c) He is different because of it.
(d) Normal.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After describing a man of action, the writer notes what how a man of action feels about himself. According to the writer, what does a man of action feel himself to be?

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

3. The writer eventually comes to terms with his illness. As he does so, what does he decide about the illness?

4. How does the writer describe St. Petersburg?

5. What does the writer say being too conscious is?

(see the answer key)

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