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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters IV, V and VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 3, the writer again discusses the wall and suggests how various types of people may perceive the wall. What does he say that some people do when they are faced with the wall?
(a) Rebel against nature because of its existence.
(b) Consult with nature about its existence.
(c) Blame others for its existence.
(d) Blame themselves for its existence.

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

3. What does the writer say about the laws of mathematics and nature?
(a) They are overcomplicated.
(b) They are undeniable.
(c) They are a burden to a "man of action".
(d) They are useful only to the educated.

4. What does the writer say about the man who groans from a toothache for more than three or four days?
(a) His groans are out of spite.
(b) He is eliciting sympathy.
(c) He is weak.
(d) He is truly in pain.

5. How do the others feel about the toast the writer gives at the end of the dinner party?
(a) Happy.
(b) Proud.
(c) Offended.
(d) Ashamed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a Waganheims?

2. During Part 1, Chapter 6, the readers learn that the writer is how old?

3. What does the writer compare his writings to?

4. In Part 1 Chapter 8, the writer talks about a mathematical formula for what human characteristic?

5. When would a man stop his vile nature?

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