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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters V, VI and VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. While the writer explains man's reasoning for taking revenge, why can he himself not seek revenge?
(a) He does not find virtue in it.
(b) He is weak.
(c) His actions are never justified.
(d) Because of his illness.

3. The writer describes himself in many ways. By the end of Part 1, Chapter 2, he compares himself to a hunchback, and gives himself what character trait?
(a) Quick to take offense.
(b) Disabled.
(c) Unpleasent looking.
(d) Honorable.

4. What does the writer say about the man who groans from a toothache for more than three or four days?
(a) His groans are out of spite.
(b) He is truly in pain.
(c) He is weak.
(d) He is eliciting sympathy.

5. What fundamental law does the writer say governs this dilemma of change?
(a) The law of gravity.
(b) The law of heightened consciousness.
(c) The law of change.
(d) The laws of nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the ultimate result of the writer's always being offended?

2. What does the writer say can be assumed about men who roar like bulls?

3. What is the reason given for the writer's attitude and behavior in this profession?

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

5. When the writer states that there is something wrong with his liver, why does he refuse to go to a doctor?

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