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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the writer state is man's ultimate shortcoming?
(a) Ungratefullness.
(b) Will.
(c) Abillity to love others.
(d) Continual impropriety.

2. What does the writer say irrationality stems from?
(a) Lack of education.
(b) Desire.
(c) Impropriety.
(d) Will.

3. Why does the writer think men of action are spontaneous?
(a) They are dull witted.
(b) They are strong.
(c) They are free.
(d) They are unlearned.

4. What is a troglodyte?
(a) Hermit.
(b) Gentleman.
(c) The will of man.
(d) A man in pain.

5. What is the reason given for the writer's attitude and behavior in this profession?
(a) Too much power.
(b) No job satisfaction.
(c) No need for the job.
(d) Honesty.

6. What are some things the writer believes man will never discover?
(a) Justification for revenge.
(b) True happiness.
(c) Certain laws of nature.
(d) The meaning of life.

7. The writer states that man could not act against his own personal advantage. What, therefore, must his actions be?
(a) Spontaneous.
(b) Vile.
(c) Good.
(d) Selfish.

8. How does the writer feel about a man of action?
(a) He despises him.
(b) He feels there is no need for him.
(c) He envies him.
(d) He feels sorry for him.

9. How long has the writer been underground?
(a) 30 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 40 years.
(d) 10 years.

10. Why does the writer say a man cannot change, even if he tries?
(a) His pride would take over.
(b) There is nothing to change into.
(c) A man cannot change what is in his heart.
(d) Man does not have the willpower.

11. In Part 1, Chapter 3, the writer again discusses the wall and suggests how various types of people may perceive the wall. What does he say that some people do when they are faced with the wall?
(a) Blame themselves for its existence.
(b) Blame others for its existence.
(c) Rebel against nature because of its existence.
(d) Consult with nature about its existence.

12. How big does the writer state his rational capacity is compared to his capacity to live?
(a) They are equal.
(b) 1/10th
(c) 1/5th
(d) 1/20th.

13. What does the writer say about the offense he took for various things in his life?
(a) It is inconsequential.
(b) It is because of his difficult life.
(c) He thinks he is cursed.
(d) It is deliberate.

14. During Part 1, Chapter 6, the readers learn that the writer is how old?
(a) 25 years.
(b) 60 years.
(c) 45 years.
(d) 40 years.

15. In Part 1 Chapter 8, the writer talks about a mathematical formula for what human characteristic?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Human desire.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Self control.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the writer say men feel about their decisions a minute after making them?

2. How many times has the writer fallen in love?

3. What would happen to a man who tries to assert himself?

4. What does the writer say about the laws of mathematics and nature?

5. What does a sense of revenge do to a man?

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