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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part II, where does one man assert an important document is?
(a) In Leo's bag.
(b) At the journey's end.
(c) In a protective leather pouch.
(d) In the Blue Pot.

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

3. What is placed on the narrator as he is admitted into the League?
(a) The League ring is placed on his finger.
(b) A brilliant purple cape with gold embroidery.
(c) A simple brown robe with a cowl.
(d) A black fez with a red tassle and gold crescent.

4. What does the narrator's vow to the League forbid him to do?
(a) Communicate anything about his personal experiences.
(b) Die for the sake of the League.
(c) Advocate for another member if they are courtmartialed.
(d) Disclose anything about the League.

5. In Part I, what is Longus doing in "the wood"?
(a) Carving his enchantment flute.
(b) Writing Greek and Hebrew.
(c) Meditating with Leo.
(d) Playing with two white dogs.

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

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

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

9. What or who does H.H. wish to save in Part II?
(a) The League's court decisions.
(b) The Count of Keyserling.
(c) Some records of their great cause.
(d) His faith.

10. In Part I, what does the narrator say that several other authors claim?
(a) They are experts in archeology.
(b) They are brothers of the League
(c) They have traveled the world.
(d) They have give accurate descriptions of the East.

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

12. What is the deserter relieved of by the Speaker in Part I?
(a) His personal journal.
(b) His cloak.
(c) His prayer book.
(d) His vow of silence.

13. What does H.H. say his belief is susceptible to in Part II?
(a) The persuasion of the leader.
(b) Many different opions.
(c) The success of the journey.
(d) The whims of his emotions.

14. Where does the group camp as Part II begins?
(a) A narrow mountain gorge on the Italian border.
(b) A dark forest in Greece.
(c) A meadow in the Alps.
(d) In an oasis in the Sahara.

15. Who does the narrator meet in Part I and love immediately?
(a) Lukas.
(b) Kashmir.
(c) Collofine.
(d) Ninon.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part II, another person on the journey claims what about certain writings?

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

3. What does H.H. says happens when he examines things too closely?

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

5. What is the first amazing phenomenon the narrator sees in Part I's journey?

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