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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. The writer states that man could not act against his own personal advantage. What, therefore, must his actions be?
(a) Spontaneous.
(b) Good.
(c) Vile.
(d) Selfish.

2. How do the others feel about the toast the writer gives at the end of the dinner party?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Proud.
(c) Happy.
(d) Offended.

3. During Part 1, Chapter 6, the readers learn that the writer is how old?
(a) 40 years.
(b) 25 years.
(c) 60 years.
(d) 45 years.

4. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what does the writer say a wall is, to a man of action?
(a) A challenge.
(b) Simply a small obstacle.
(c) A deterrent.
(d) A fact of life.

5. Near the end of the dinner in Part 2, Chapter 4, during the writer's toast, what does he say he loves?
(a) Philanderers.
(b) Big talk.
(c) Word-mongers.
(d) Truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, what does the writer state is his profession?

2. What does the writer compare his writings to?

3. The writer refers back to his discussion on revenge. What does he say is the primary cause of revenge?

4. What is the ultimate result of the writer's always being offended?

5. What does the writer say he would like to become?

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