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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. 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) It is a lie out of spite.
(c) He is satisified with his attitude.
(d) He should have acted more professional.

2. What does the writer suggest is the result of these feelings about the wall?
(a) Pain.
(b) Relief.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Agony.

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

4. 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?
(a) A model citizen.
(b) An outsider.
(c) A mouse.
(d) A lion.

5. As Dostoevsky develops the writer, what does the reader learn about his physical condition?
(a) He is sickly.
(b) He is fit and well.
(c) He is short and thin.
(d) He is a large man.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the writer feel his life would be if he lived as a man of action?

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

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

4. How does the writer describe St. Petersburg?

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

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