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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the narrator's life-goal?
(a) To understand the "Tao".
(b) To travel with Roland.
(c) To win the love of Princess Fatima.
(d) To capture a magical snake.

2. What does the narrator say is the one paradox that must be accepted?
(a) Love conquers all obstacles.
(b) A fool is wiser than the greatest king.
(c) It is necessary to attempt the seemingly impossible.
(d) Life and death are inseparable.

3. What does the narrator say is in the East that disciples are traveling towards?
(a) The Bacchanalian feast.
(b) The great temple of Kundalini.
(c) The Home of LIght.
(d) The dawning of the Third Empire.

4. In Part I, who or what does the narrator meet at the riverside?
(a) Puss 'n Boots.
(b) Mermaids.
(c) Charles the Great.
(d) A talking peacock.

5. What is the first amazing phenomenon the narrator sees in Part I's journey?
(a) The Child Savior showing the way east.
(b) Saint Christopher pointing to the left.
(c) Leo turning himself into a dog.
(d) Agramant fighting the League leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the deserter relieved of by the Speaker in Part I?

2. In Part I, what does the narrator say world history often seems like?

3. Mohamed's coffin is believed to hold what magical power?

4. In Part I, how does the narrator describe encounters with different parties?

5. What does the Leader say about "grace" in Part I?

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