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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Part II, where does the character leave the journey?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Morbio Inferiore.
(c) Ofterdinger.
(d) Bremgarten.

2. In Part I, what does the narrator say world history often seems like?
(a) Humanity's desire to erase its memory.
(b) A waste of time to study.
(c) Glorious revelations of previous generations.
(d) A short respite between national wars.

3. Who or what does H.H. say is the basis of his community in Part II?
(a) The League.
(b) The journey.
(c) The Enlightenment.
(d) The Bible.

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

5. What is it that H.H. says a historian searches for in events?
(a) The center, the common standpoint.
(b) The importance of the matter.
(c) The truth.
(d) The relevance of the event.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Part II, how does H.H. say the character's disappearance came about?

2. How does the narrator describe his country at the end of the World War?

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

4. Who unexpectedly disappears from the journey as Part II opens?

5. In Part I, what does the narrator believe is his great fortune?

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