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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 does the writer feel about men of strong character?
(a) They run the world.
(b) They are without limits.
(c) There are very few of them.
(d) They are limited.

2. When would a man stop his vile nature?
(a) Never.
(b) When the primary causes are clearly defined.
(c) When he becomes enlightened.
(d) In death.

3. Under what condition would a man only have to sleep, eat, and complain?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Peace.
(c) Economic prosperity.
(d) Contentment.

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

5. What is the ultimate result of the writer's always being offended?
(a) It eventually becomes true.
(b) Nothing.
(c) It turns him into a sour man.
(d) It causes his illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Dostoevsky develops the writer, what does the reader learn about his physical condition?

2. What does the writer state he would like his own will to coincide with?

3. What does the writer say about Russian romantics?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 8, who delivers the writer's letter?

5. How much does the writer owe Simonov in this section?

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