Journey to the East | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Part I

1. In Part I, why does H.H. say it is his "destiny" to join in a great experience?

2. In Part I, why does H.H. decide to try to write a description of his journey?

3. What reason does H.H. give in Part I about readers of his memoirs not comprehending them?

4. Why do you think H.H. says there was a leaning towards Easter religions after the World War?

5. Why does H.H. say that the journey servant, Leo, seems wiser than he appears?