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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. How does the writer describe his personality in his previous profession?
(a) Mean.
(b) Aloof.
(c) Nice.
(d) Indifferent.

2. Why is the writer often dissatisfied with himself?
(a) He is uneducated.
(b) He is ugly.
(c) He feels worthless.
(d) Because of his vanity.

3. The writer refers back to his discussion on revenge. What does he say is the primary cause of revenge?
(a) Selfishness.
(b) Justice.
(c) The rights of man.
(d) Peace.

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

5. Despite what the writer wants to do during the dinner, what does he do?
(a) Stays.
(b) Begins an argument.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Enjoys the conversation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the writer say a man cannot change, even if he tries?

2. In Part I, Chapter 1, what does the writer say about himself?

3. Although the writer states that he eventually begins to believe certain things about his illness, how does he feel about it in the beginning?

4. When the writer goes back to the dinner party after being outside, what does he find?

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

(see the answer key)

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