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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 about trying to rationalize situations?
(a) It is good for the mind.
(b) All men rationalize their lives.
(c) It provides accountability.
(d) It is useless.

2. The day after the dinner party, the writer goes for a walk. At what time does he return home?
(a) 9:00 pm.
(b) 2:00 am.
(c) 11:00 pm.
(d) 1:00 am.

3. As the diner conversation begins, how does the writer feel?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Happy,
(c) Irritated.
(d) Saddened.

4. What do others say about the writer's discussion of himself?
(a) He is interesting.
(b) He is an honorable man.
(c) He is worthless.
(d) He is bragging.

5. How does the writer say men feel about their decisions a minute after making them?
(a) They regret them.
(b) They are disappointed.
(c) They forget them.
(d) They are pleased.

Short Answer Questions

1. After many days pass and Liza does not show up, the writer begins having dreams about her. What is the tone of these dreams?

2. As Dostoevsky develops the writer, what does the reader learn about his physical condition?

3. The writer states that man could not act against his own personal advantage. What, therefore, must his actions be?

4. While the writer explains man's reasoning for taking revenge, why can he himself not seek revenge?

5. At what time does the writer arrive at the diner party?

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