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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. 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) Because of his illness.
(c) He is weak.
(d) His actions are never justified.

2. Who does the writer state is the only one who knows what desire depends on?
(a) God.
(b) Nature.
(c) Man.
(d) The devil.

3. What type of things does a man do when he is unsure of his true interests?
(a) Spontaneous things.
(b) Honorable things.
(c) Unproductive things.
(d) Vile things.

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

5. After describing a man of action, the writer notes what how a man of action feels about himself. According to the writer, what does a man of action feel himself to be?
(a) A lion.
(b) A model citizen.
(c) A mouse.
(d) An outsider.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the writer describe St. Petersburg?

2. What does the writer say is the result of consciousness?

3. What does the writer say all men must accept?

4. When would a man stop his vile nature?

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

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