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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters VII, VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the writer describe the current state of the world?
(a) A positive time.
(b) A time of vengeance.
(c) A time of forgiveness.
(d) A negative time.

2. What fundamental law does the writer say governs this dilemma of change?
(a) The law of change.
(b) The law of heightened consciousness.
(c) The law of gravity.
(d) The laws of nature.

3. Who does the writer wake up next to at the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 6?
(a) Zverkov.
(b) Liza.
(c) No one.
(d) A barmaid.

4. Why would the writer lower his eyes when he comes in contact with the office clerks?
(a) He feels they re superior to him.
(b) He feels ashamed.
(c) He finds them hideous.
(d) Out of respect.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the writer feel about being with Liza in this section?

2. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 6, the writer describes the chiming of the clock. What state of mind does he say he is in at that time?

3. What does Ferfichkin say he would have done if he was early for the dinner?

4. How does the writer feel about a man of action?

5. What is the writer certain Liza will do with a letter she receives?

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