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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. What reason does the writer give for his behavior at work?
(a) Out of spite.
(b) He is a coward.
(c) He is superior to the others.
(d) That is how educated men act.

2. When the others arrive for the dinner party, Zverkov is in the lead and appears to be in charge. How does he respond when he learns the time of the writer's arrival?
(a) The writer does not mention the time of his arrival.
(b) Unapologetic.
(c) Apologetic.
(d) He ignores the writer.

3. How much does the writer owe Simonov in this section?
(a) 6 roubles.
(b) 5 roubles.
(c) 10 roubles
(d) 15 roubles.

4. What does Ferfichkin say he would have done if he was early for the dinner?
(a) Waited patiently.
(b) Left.
(c) Ordered something.
(d) Filed a complaint with the establishment.

5. How does the writer feel his life would be if he lived as a man of action?
(a) More difficult.
(b) More interesting.
(c) Easier.
(d) Boring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the writer write to Simonov as an excuse for his dinner behavior?

2. In what does the writer find pleasure?

3. What does the writer think of being defined as a lazy fellow?

4. How does the writer define desire?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 4, after the toasts, what does the writer do when he picks up the bottle?

(see the answer key)

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