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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 feel about being with Liza in this section?
2. What does the writer say consumption is?
3. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 6, the writer describes the chiming of the clock. What state of mind does he say he is in at that time?
4. Despite what the writer wants to do during the dinner, what does he do?
5. What does the writer say he would do if he sees Liza again?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the writer describe the room he finds himself in after being drunk at the dinner party?
2. How does the writer try to cover up his feelings about Liza being at his apartment?
3. The writer wakes up after being drunk and finds someone next to him. How does he describe this person?
4. What does the writer compare Liza to and how does he explain that even this is better than being a prostitute?
5. Why is the writer surprised that Liza does not leave after being lied to and yelled at?
6. What is Zverkov's attitude toward the writer?
7. What does the writer want to do when the others arrive and what does he actually do?
8. At the end of Part 2, Chapter 5, the writer is in the room with the prostitute and glances in the mirror. What does he see and how does he feel about it?
9. Describe the characteristics of a romantic, according to the writer.
10. Why does the writer think Liza comes to his apartment?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Based on the writer's interactions with others, do you think he is respected? Why or why not? Explain your answer.
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
What character is the writer most like in the book? Provide details supporting your answer.
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