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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 151 - 184.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the narrator of The Book of Disquiet?
(a) Soares.
(b) Moerira.
(c) Vasquez.
(d) Pessoa.

2. The narrator says he does not need fast automobiles to understand what speed is like. How does he experience speed?
(a) In his dreams.
(b) At night.
(c) In his thoughts.
(d) In his daily routine.

3. Which people does the narrator describe as stupid, insensitive, and uptight?
(a) Those acceptable by the world's standards.
(b) Religious fanatics.
(c) White collar managment.
(d) Just his family.

4. According to the narrator, what kind of man can keep outside influences from changing him?
(a) A kind man.
(b) A wise man.
(c) A thoughtful man.
(d) A gentleman.

5. What is the narrator's day job?
(a) Writer of books.
(b) Cashier at a store.
(c) Assistant bookkeeper.
(d) Poet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say will contain little intelligence and much stupidity?

2. What does the narrator say is necessary to become king of the world?

3. What does the narrator call sensations that keep a person from thinking?

4. What does the narrator say is the best way to ignore life?

5. What does the narrator say is a product of dreams, a copy of real life?

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