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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 4, after the toasts, what does the writer do when he picks up the bottle?
(a) Pours himself a full glass.
(b) Drinks from the bottle.
(c) Throws the bottle at the wall.
(d) Throws the bottle at the others.

2. Despite what the writer wants to do during the dinner, what does he do?
(a) Stays.
(b) Enjoys the conversation.
(c) Begins an argument.
(d) Leaves.

3. Who comes to the writer's home that causes these feelings?
(a) Apollon.
(b) Liza.
(c) Simonov.
(d) Zverkov.

4. What do the writer's dreams sometimes cause him to do?
(a) Seclude himself.
(b) Commit crimes.
(c) Fall in love.
(d) Embrace people.

5. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 6, the writer describes the chiming of the clock. What state of mind does he say he is in at that time?
(a) Semi-consciousness.
(b) Unconscious.
(c) Alert.
(d) Foggy.

6. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 9, what is the writer's general feeling?
(a) Happy.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Scared.

7. In Part 2, Liza visits the writer at his home. Upset by this, how does the writer say he would take revenge on his visitor?
(a) By forcing the visitor to listen to his meaningless ramblings.
(b) By kicking the visitor out.
(c) By not speaking.
(d) By killing the visitor.

8. How does the writer feel about the time of his arrival at the dinner party?
(a) Happy.
(b) Appalled.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Ashamed.

9. What does the writer say about those in other countries with regard to romanticism?
(a) They are fools.
(b) They are wasting their time.
(c) They are lucky.
(d) They are uneducated.

10. Why does the writer say he hates Liza?
(a) Because she is kind to him.
(b) Because she is a prostitute.
(c) Because he lies to her.
(d) Because she laughs at him.

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

12. In Part 2, Chapter 9, the writer begins a speech about why he goes to see Liza. What does the writer say Liza's thought's for his visit are?
(a) To take revenge.
(b) To save her.
(c) To find love.
(d) To redeem himself.

13. Why is the writer often dissatisfied with himself?
(a) He is ugly.
(b) He is uneducated.
(c) Because of his vanity.
(d) He feels worthless.

14. What has the writer forgotten about when he wakesup after his night of drinking?
(a) The fight during dinner.
(b) The cabby.
(c) An important meeting.
(d) Liza.

15. What contrasting feelings does the writer have toward Liza after his breakdown?
(a) Detest/love.
(b) Fear/comfort.
(c) Shame/pride.
(d) Understanding/bewilderment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the writer admit regarding his poverty?

2. What type of people does the writer state are the only type to go mad?

3. How do the others feel about the toast the writer gives at the end of the dinner party?

4. Which of the diners states that he almost got married two days before?

5. When the others arrive for the dinner party, Zverkov is in the lead and appears to be in charge. How does he respond when he learns the time of the writer's arrival?

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