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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 does the writer state man wants to cling to?
(a) The greatness of others.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Abject foolishness.
(d) The laws of nature.

2. How many times has the writer fallen in love?
(a) Three times.
(b) Never.
(c) He is always in love.
(d) Twice.

3. When would a man stop his vile nature?
(a) Never.
(b) In death.
(c) When he becomes enlightened.
(d) When the primary causes are clearly defined.

4. What does the writer state is man's ultimate shortcoming?
(a) Will.
(b) Abillity to love others.
(c) Ungratefullness.
(d) Continual impropriety.

5. What does the writer state is a privilege of man that no other animal has?
(a) Revenge.
(b) The ability to swear.
(c) The ability to do good deeds.
(d) The ability to defy laws of nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of person does the writer think could not desire something that is to his disadvantage?

2. What is the only thing that can stop a vengeful man?

3. What does the writer say man is trying to do?

4. Why would the writer confess to wrongdoing when he is innocent?

5. How does the writer describe his apartment?

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