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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does H.H. describe his demeanor in Part II?
(a) He is restless.
(b) He has feelings of sadness and doubt.
(c) He becomes determined to succeed.
(d) He becomes angry and sullen.

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

3. In Part II, what does H.H. say is very difficult for him to do?
(a) Prevent the League from taking his journal.
(b) Relate a number of events connectedly.
(c) Attest clearly to what he experienced.
(d) Make Leo understand why he must tell his story.

4. What does H.H. say has exaggerated value in Part II?
(a) Lukas' description of the World War.
(b) The power of the League.
(c) A missing document.
(d) The success of the journey.

5. In Part II, what does H.H. say he would willing exchange his belief for?
(a) A chance to see the Christ child.
(b) A more hopeful belief.
(c) A chance to go home.
(d) A chance to converse with Siddhartha.

6. In Part II, another person on the journey claims what about certain writings?
(a) They are important German writings.
(b) They are original characters known only by the master.
(c) They are understood only by League members.
(d) They are writings in French and Hebrew.

7. What or who does H.H. say historical events happen to?
(a) The participants.
(b) The future.
(c) The nameless.
(d) The victors.

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

9. According to H.H., what does the disappearance of a particular member threaten?
(a) The secrecy of the League.
(b) The future of the League.
(c) The value and meaning of everything, even life.
(d) Leo's ability to perform magic.

10. What leads to heated arguments within the group at the beginning of Part II?
(a) H.H.'s very bad temper.
(b) Whether or not to continue the journey.
(c) The possible loss of an important document.
(d) The leader's inablilty to gain the group's confidence.

11. Who unexpectedly disappears from the journey as Part II opens?
(a) Leo.
(b) Lukas.
(c) Othmar.
(d) Max.

12. What unmerited reputation does the League have in Part I?
(a) They will restore the monarchy.
(b) They will take back the Holy Land.
(c) They will overthrow the government in India.
(d) They are commisioned by St. Christopher.

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

14. What does the Leader say about "grace" in Part I?
(a) It is regained by repentance.
(b) It is not recognized by common people.
(c) It cannot be bought.
(d) Once found it cannot be lost.

15. Where does the group think they will go after they see the Goblin?
(a) Follow the Goblin to the signpost.
(b) Continue their journey without interruption.
(c) To the safety of the valley.
(d) To the Blue Pot.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Leo described by H.H. in Part II?

2. What is the unanimously observed rule of the group?

3. What is placed on the narrator as he is admitted into the League?

4. Where do many of the journey members believe League documents are deposited?

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

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