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

2. 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) Be a drunkard.
(c) Make everything beautiful.
(d) Live honorably.

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

4. The writer discusses a pleasure that comes from his illness. From where does the pleasure stem?
(a) Joy.
(b) Shame.
(c) Pride.
(d) Humiliation.

5. How does the writer describe his apartment?
(a) Seedy.
(b) Squalid.
(c) Fancy.
(d) Middle-class.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the writer feel about men of strong character?

2. Although the writer states that he eventually begins to believe certain things about his illness, how does he feel about it in the beginning?

3. How does the writer describe the groans of a toothache?

4. How does the writer feel about a man of action?

5. In Part I, Chapter 1, what does the writer say about himself?

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