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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the writer define desire?

2. What does the writer state he would like his own will to coincide with?

3. What does the writer question regarding a character trait when a man experiences self humiliation?

4. Although the writer states that he eventually begins to believe certain things about his illness, how does he feel about it in the beginning?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the writer say taking revenge does to a man?

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

5. In Part 1, Chapter 7, the writer discusses human advantage. According to the writer what is the main premise of human advantage?

6. Why does the writer quit working?

7. What does the writer think is the purpose of intelligence?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Qhat point do you consider the climax of this story? Support your answer with significant events leading up to this point.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss who the writer is writing to. Does he anticipate others to read his notes? Does he withhold any information in fear that someone will read his notes? What does this style of narration add to or take away from the story?

Essay Topic 3

There are striking similarities between the writer and Liza. Discuss these similarities and how they affect the writer. Does the writer feel a connection with Liza and if so, does he accept it?

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