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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. In Part 1, Chapter 8, the writer addresses the gentlemen about the nature of desire, the devil, and God. How exactly does the writer address this audience?
(a) In a demeaning tone.
(b) As if they are participants in the conversation.
(c) As if he is giving a speech.
(d) As if they do not understand him.

2. The writer states that man could not act against his own personal advantage. What, therefore, must his actions be?
(a) Spontaneous.
(b) Vile.
(c) Selfish.
(d) Good.

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. What type of deeds does the writer admit to committing?
(a) Good.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Altruistic.
(d) Vile.

5. Why does the writer want to continue living?
(a) Satisfy his rational capacity.
(b) To satisfy his capacity for living.
(c) To learn to be a man of action.
(d) To spite the gentlemen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of act does the writer state everyone will commit and thus betray themselves?

2. What does the writer think a man of action does when faced with a wall?

3. How big does the writer state his rational capacity is compared to his capacity to live?

4. Under what condition would a man only have to sleep, eat, and complain?

5. How long does the writer state his toothache lasts?

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