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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 a man who knew every thing about Chateau-Lafite. How does the writer say this man dies?
(a) A lonely man.
(b) With a triumphant conscience.
(c) Peacefully.
(d) With regrets.

2. During Part 1, Chapter 6, the writer discusses what he would have done if he had a career. What is it that the writer would have liked to do?
(a) Make everything beautiful.
(b) Be a drunkard.
(c) Rid the world of distastful things.
(d) Live honorably.

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

4. How does the writer describe the current state of the world?
(a) A negative time.
(b) A time of vengeance.
(c) A positive time.
(d) A time of forgiveness.

5. How does the writer describe St. Petersburg?
(a) Abstract and premeditated.
(b) A beautiful city.
(c) Paradise.
(d) Like hell on earth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of things does a man do when he is unsure of his true interests?

3. How does the writer feel about his dreams in this section?

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

5. What does the writer say has offended him all of his life?

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