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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters IX and X.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Disabled.
(b) Unpleasent looking.
(c) Quick to take offense.
(d) Honorable.

2. Who does the writer wake up next to at the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 6?
(a) Zverkov.
(b) Liza.
(c) A barmaid.
(d) No one.

3. 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?
(a) A lion.
(b) An outsider.
(c) A mouse.
(d) A model citizen.

4. What does Zverkov say he would do if the peasants in his countries protested?
(a) Listen to their concerns.
(b) Have them flogged.
(c) Change the rules.
(d) Give up his post.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the writer tell Apollon will happen if he does not appease his request?

3. How does the writer define desire?

4. During this time in the writer's life, he states that he is tormented. Why is he tormented?

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

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