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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. In Part 1, Chapter 3, the writer again discusses the wall and suggests how various types of people may perceive the wall. What does he say that some people do when they are faced with the wall?

2. How does the writer describe his personality in his previous profession?

3. 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?

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

5. The writer describes a man who knew every thing about Chateau-Lafite. How does the writer say this man dies?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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 feel men take revenge?

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

8. In Part 1, Chapter 8, the writer attributes many qualities to mankind. Does he finish with any specific conclusion of man, and if so ,what?

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

10. What type of man makes the writer envious?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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