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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. What does the writer say consumption is?
(a) A normal human condition.
(b) A character flaw.
(c) An illness.
(d) Pure evil.

2. How do the others feel about the toast the writer gives at the end of the dinner party?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Proud.
(c) Happy.
(d) Offended.

3. What does the writer say being too conscious is?
(a) An illness.
(b) A virtue.
(c) A blessing.
(d) A weakness.

4. How does the writer feel about his schoolmate Zverkov?
(a) He loathes him.
(b) He likes him.
(c) They do not know each other.
(d) They are best friends.

5. What does the writer say about Russian romantics?
(a) They are uneducated.
(b) They are always intelligent.
(c) They are wise men.
(d) They are fools.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the writer describe his personality in his previous profession?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 2, the writer discusses dreaming. How long does the writer dream in his corner?

3. In Part 1, what does the writer state is his profession?

4. What does the writer compare a man to when he is consumed with revenge?

5. Why does the writer say he hates Liza?

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