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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. What are some things the writer believes man will never discover?

2. What does the writer suggest he would be able to do, if scientists found the formula for life?

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

4. What does the writer say all men must accept?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the writer feel men take revenge?

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

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

4. What does the writer think will happen if scientists find a formula that predicts where desires originate?

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

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

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

8. How does the writer describe his servant?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Part 1, Chapter 6, the reader further learns that the author lives in self pity and loathing. Discuss how this way of life has affected him in terms of his work life, love life, and social life.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What character is the writer most like in the book? Provide details supporting your answer.

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