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

2. The writer refers back to his discussion on revenge. What does he say is the primary cause of revenge?
(a) The rights of man.
(b) Selfishness.
(c) Peace.
(d) Justice.

3. What does the writer say about the laws of mathematics and nature?
(a) They are useful only to the educated.
(b) They are undeniable.
(c) They are overcomplicated.
(d) They are a burden to a "man of action".

4. What does the writer regret not doing more of in his life?
(a) Complain more often.
(b) Slap others.
(c) Seek vengeance.
(d) Love others.

5. What two things does the writer state are most precious to man?
(a) Personality and individuality.
(b) Desire and acceptance.
(c) Revenge and education.
(d) Love and family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the writer state would be his primary cause for any action?

2. What does the writer say he would like to become?

3. Why does the writer say a man cannot change, even if he tries?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the writer say about the families of men who continually groan with pain?

2. Discuss the writer's profession and his feelings about his work.

3. In a discussion about his illness, the writer talks about his superstitions. What is he superstitious about and what does he say about these superstitions?

4. What does the writer say about the laws of nature with regard to mankind?

5. In the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 3, the writer poses a question about revenge. How does he state that men are able to take revenge on another?

6. At the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 1, the writer provides the reader with a self description. How does the writer describe himself?

7. In his conversation about the formula of determining free will and desire, what does the writer suppose would explain actions if such a formula did in fact exist?

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

9. Why does the writer feel men take revenge?

10. Why does the writer quit working?

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