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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 type of death does the writer say would be a delight?
(a) A majestic death.
(b) A publicized death.
(c) A martyr's death.
(d) A quiet death.

2. During Part 1, Chapter 6, the writer discusses what he would have done if he had a career. What is it that the writer would have liked to do?
(a) Be a drunkard.
(b) Make everything beautiful.
(c) Rid the world of distastful things.
(d) Live honorably.

3. What does the writer say about Russian romantics?
(a) They are uneducated.
(b) They are always intelligent.
(c) They are fools.
(d) They are wise men.

4. What is a troglodyte?
(a) Gentleman.
(b) The will of man.
(c) Hermit.
(d) A man in pain.

5. What does the writer say about the offense he took for various things in his life?
(a) It is deliberate.
(b) He thinks he is cursed.
(c) It is because of his difficult life.
(d) It is inconsequential.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. What two things does the writer state are most precious to man?

5. What does the writer compare a man to when he is consumed with revenge?

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