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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. When the writer goes back to the dinner party after being outside, what does he find?
(a) Only Zverkov remains.
(b) The others are gone.
(c) The others are talking and laughing.
(d) The establishment is closed.

2. How does the writer describe a man of action?
(a) A classy member of society.
(b) A leader.
(c) Normal.
(d) Extraordinary.

3. Why does the writer say a man cannot change, even if he tries?
(a) His pride would take over.
(b) There is nothing to change into.
(c) Man does not have the willpower.
(d) A man cannot change what is in his heart.

4. Just before the writer gets into the sleigh, what does he decide he must do?
(a) Apologize to the group.
(b) Go back and slap Zverkov.
(c) Ask the fare.
(d) Give back the six roubles.

5. How does the writer feel about his schoolmate Zverkov?
(a) He loathes him.
(b) They do not know each other.
(c) He likes him.
(d) They are best friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing that can stop a vengeful man?

2. What does the writer say happens to women for Liza's profession?

3. The writer goes on to explain what men do because they cannot change. What does the writer think men do in this instance?

4. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what does the writer say a wall is, to a man of action?

5. As the diner conversation begins, how does the writer feel?

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