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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does H.H. visit Lukas?
(a) To instruct him.
(b) To understand him.
(c) To learn from him.
(d) To apologize to him.

2. In Part One, who does the narrator quote as saying, "Where are we really going"?
(a) The poet Novalis.
(b) Leo.
(c) The narrator.
(d) The League novitiates.

3. In Part II, what does H.H. say is the only important thing in his life?
(a) The love of Fatima.
(b) The League's Journey East.
(c) Writing his memoirs.
(d) The Conquest of the Ottoman Empire.

4. Who does H.H. say is the whistler?
(a) The old man.
(b) A young girl.
(c) Leo.
(d) A peacock.

5. How does H.H.'s recollection of the his earlier journey affect him?
(a) He suddenly remembers where he is.
(b) He weeps uncontrollably.
(c) He says everything becomes clear.
(d) He says things remain hopeless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say is the one paradox that must be accepted?

2. What happens to H.H.'s first attempt to tell his story?

3. What does H.H. believe is necessary to be able to write?

4. What does H.H. tell Lukas about the League?

5. What does Lukas compare H.H.'s experiences on the journey to?

(see the answer key)

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