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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. How many days pass between the writer's first meeting with Liza and the second?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 2 days.

2. How does the writer describe a man of action?
(a) Extraordinary.
(b) Normal.
(c) A leader.
(d) A classy member of society.

3. Who is Anton Atonych Setchkin?
(a) The writer's rival.
(b) The writer's brother.
(c) The writer's neighbor.
(d) The writer's only regular acquaintance.

4. Why would the writer lower his eyes when he comes in contact with the office clerks?
(a) He finds them hideous.
(b) Out of respect.
(c) He feels ashamed.
(d) He feels they re superior to him.

5. 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 regrets.
(c) With a triumphant conscience.
(d) Peacefully.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the writer feel his life would be if he lived as a man of action?

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

3. What has the writer forgotten about when he wakesup after his night of drinking?

4. In Part 1 Chapter 8, the writer talks about a mathematical formula for what human characteristic?

5. What does the writer say about Russian romantics?

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