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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. Under what condition would a man only have to sleep, eat, and complain?

2. An individual is justified in being what according to the law of heightened consciousness?

3. The writer eventually comes to terms with his illness. As he does so, what does he decide about the illness?

4. Who does the writer state is the only one who knows what desire depends on?

5. What type of death does the writer say would be a delight?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the writer describe his servant?

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

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

4. 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?

5. Why does the writer feel men take revenge?

6. What does the writer's self description tell the reader about this character?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Part 1, Chapter 8, the writer fantasizes about a formula for the desires of man. What does he say would happen to free will if such a formula existed and how do you think he feels about this?

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

All stories have conflict. Describe the type or types of conflict expressed in this story and if or how they are resolved by the end of the story.

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