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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator says he sometimes experiences a lapse of something. From what kind of lapse does he suffer?
(a) Alcoholic.
(b) Appetite.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Attention.

2. Why doesn't the narrator do any evil deeds?
(a) He doesn't get paid to do evil deeds.
(b) It's too time consuming.
(c) To not increase the amount of evil in the world.
(d) He can't think of any.

3. What does the narrator prefer to write?
(a) Scripts for three act plays.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Prose.
(d) Haiku.

4. Why does the narrator say he believes animals are not happy?
(a) Because they do not have a soul.
(b) Because of their keen senses.
(c) Because they have smaller brains.
(d) Because they have no knowledge of happiness.

5. What is the only thing that a man ever completely owns, according to the narrator?
(a) Dreams.
(b) Faith.
(c) Love.
(d) Prayers.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator, what kind of man can keep outside influences from changing him?

2. What sight makes the narrator wish he had the "gift of ruthless self-expression?"

3. What, in addition to dreams, does the narrator say can substitute life?

4. Who does the narrator say should hope for a way to retire and not have to think about life?

5. In Section 305, the narrator explains that he feeds off of others' thoughts, emotions, and experiences. What does he refer to himself as based on this description?

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