1. In Part 2, Chapter 2, the writer discusses dreaming. How long does the writer dream in his corner?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 3 hours.

2. Who does the writer say would not understand the feelings of men about their decisions?
(a) The weak and weary.
(b) Those who have never been slapped.
(c) Men of action.
(d) The strong willed.

3. What does the writer say can be assumed about men who roar like bulls?
(a) They earn respect.
(b) They are sick.
(c) They are truly cowards.
(d) They do not abide by the laws of nature.

4. What does the writer suggest is the result of these feelings about the wall?
(a) Pain.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Relief.
(d) Agony.

5. What do the writer's old schoolmates think about him?
(a) A sight for sore eyes.
(b) A friend.
(c) A common housefly.
(d) Their competition.

Short Answer Questions

1. The writer describes himself in many ways. By the end of Part 1, Chapter 2, he compares himself to a hunchback, and gives himself what character trait?

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

3. What does the writer say man is in the eyes of nature?

4. Near the end of the dinner in Part 2, Chapter 4, during the writer's toast, what does he say he loves?

5. What does the writer state is the only purpose of intelligent people?

(see the answer key)

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