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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters III and IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the writer think a man of action does when faced with a wall?
(a) Seeks assistance.
(b) Finds a solution.
(c) Gives up.
(d) Changes his approach.

2. Why does the writer say a man cannot change, even if he tries?
(a) His pride would take over.
(b) Man does not have the willpower.
(c) There is nothing to change into.
(d) A man cannot change what is in his heart.

3. In Part 1, what does the writer state is his profession?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Thief.
(d) Civil Servant.

4. How does the writer describe his personality in his previous profession?
(a) Aloof.
(b) Mean.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Nice.

5. In Part I, Chapter 1, what does the writer say about himself?
(a) He is a real person.
(b) He is fictional.
(c) He is a person of great wealth.
(d) He is a highly educated person.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the writer regard these feelings about the wall?

3. The writer discusses a pleasure that comes from his illness. From where does the pleasure stem?

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

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

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