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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of person does the writer think could not desire something that is to his disadvantage?
(a) Man of action.
(b) Educated.
(c) The gentleman.
(d) Uneducated.

2. What does the writer say about the offense he took for various things in his life?
(a) It is deliberate.
(b) He thinks he is cursed.
(c) It is because of his difficult life.
(d) It is inconsequential.

3. What does the writer suggest he would be able to do, if scientists found the formula for life?
(a) Caculate the next 30 years.
(b) Go back in time.
(c) Understand human nature.
(d) Find happiness.

4. How long does the writer state his toothache lasts?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One month.
(c) Never.
(d) One year.

5. What type of act does the writer state everyone will commit and thus betray themselves?
(a) A selfish act.
(b) A kind act.
(c) A ludicrous act.
(d) Revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the writer say men feel about their decisions a minute after making them?

2. What would a content man do to rebel against the laws of nature?

3. What does the writer compare his writings to?

4. What does the writer state is a privilege of man that no other animal has?

5. How does the writer describe St. Petersburg?

(see the answer key)

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