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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. 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 take pride in them.
(b) They flaunt their illnesses.
(c) They are ashamed of their illnesses.
(d) They keep their illness a secret.

2. What does a sense of revenge do to a man?
(a) Makes him weak.
(b) Makes him evil.
(c) Overwhelms him.
(d) Gives him strength.

3. The writer describes a man who knew every thing about Chateau-Lafite. How does the writer say this man dies?
(a) A lonely man.
(b) Peacefully.
(c) With a triumphant conscience.
(d) With regrets.

4. During Part 1, Chapter 6, the writer discusses what he would have done if he had a career. What is it that the writer would have liked to do?
(a) Rid the world of distastful things.
(b) Live honorably.
(c) Make everything beautiful.
(d) Be a drunkard.

5. What does the writer think of being defined as a lazy fellow?
(a) It is reserved for the weak at heart.
(b) It describes many men.
(c) It signifies death.
(d) It is a career.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a man identifies the primary cause of an action, how does he go about this action?

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

4. What do others say about the writer's discussion of himself?

5. What type of deeds does the writer admit to committing?

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