1. While the writer admits that spite may not provide a valid reason for revenge, why does he then say this might occur?
(a) He is tired of acting out of spite.
(b) He cannot blame anyone.
(c) Because spite is a chemical decomposition.
(d) The laws of nature rule out spite as a primary cause.

2. What does the writer say all men must accept?
(a) Pain.
(b) The wall.
(c) Consciousness.
(d) Nature.

3. What is the only thing that can stop a vengeful man?
(a) His conscience.
(b) Victory.
(c) His friends.
(d) The wall.

4. Why is the writer often dissatisfied with himself?
(a) He is uneducated.
(b) He feels worthless.
(c) Because of his vanity.
(d) He is ugly.

5. What does the writer think a man of action does when faced with a wall?
(a) Seeks assistance.
(b) Finds a solution.
(c) Changes his approach.
(d) Gives up.

Short Answer Questions

1. After describing a man of action, the writer notes what how a man of action feels about himself. According to the writer, what does a man of action feel himself to be?

2. The day after the dinner party, the writer goes for a walk. At what time does he return home?

3. In Part I, Chapter 1, what does the writer say about himself?

4. Who does the writer wake up next to at the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 6?

5. How does the writer feel about the time of his arrival at the dinner party?

(see the answer key)

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