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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the writer question regarding a character trait when a man experiences self humiliation?
(a) Honor.
(b) Respect.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Patience.

2. What does the writer think a man of action does when faced with a wall?
(a) Changes his approach.
(b) Seeks assistance.
(c) Gives up.
(d) Finds a solution.

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

4. What is the human characteristic based on?
(a) Laws of nature.
(b) Mistakes.
(c) Love.
(d) Revenge.

5. What does the writer compare his writings to?
(a) The Waganheims.
(b) The mouse.
(c) The moan of a man with a toothache.
(d) The man faced with the wall.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 8, the writer addresses the gentlemen about the nature of desire, the devil, and God. How exactly does the writer address this audience?

2. What do others say about the writer's discussion of himself?

3. What does the writer say can be assumed about men who roar like bulls?

4. What does the writer think will become of man's will when it is put in mathematical formulas?

5. While the writer admits that spite may not provide a valid reason for revenge, why does he then say this might occur?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the writer say man will and will not be able to do if these formulas exist?

2. How does the writer describe his servant?

3. Who does the writer say will submit to the wall?

4. The writer states the continual fighting seen throughout the ages is a display of what character flaw of man?

5. Who does the writer state is the antithesis of a normal person?

6. Why does the writer think man sometimes desires nonsense?

7. How does the writer continue to explain a man of action's seemingly dull-witted actions and justifications?

8. How does the writer feel about this excuse for revenge and what justification does he state would lead his to revenge?

9. According to the writer, what is the difference between reason and desire?

10. What does the writer think is a perfect description for man?

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