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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Part I, what does the narrator realize about the Journey East?
(a) It is a long and difficult journey.
(b) It brings full enlightment to each traveler.
(c) It is a single pilgrmage.
(d) It is a procession of believers moving towards the East.

3. Mohamed's coffin is believed to hold what magical power?
(a) One gains immediate entrance into paradise.
(b) One will gain the power to speak to animals.
(c) One can rise one freely into the air.
(d) One receives the ability to judge all men righteously.

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

5. In Part I, how does the narrator describe encounters with different parties?
(a) As pleasant, festive days.
(b) Parties ban together for the rest of the journey.
(c) Different parties are very secretive.
(d) As difficult and confusing.

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

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

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

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

10. How does the narrator describe all the artists, poets, and musicians among the group in Part I?
(a) Distracting the group from their goal.
(b) Gracious hosts at the feast in Zurich.
(c) Animated yet half-real, half-there.
(d) The chief source of comfort for the group.

11. What does the narrator say each member on the Journey East has to have?
(a) Food enough to share with each traveller.
(b) A common goal.
(c) Sturdy boots and clothing.
(d) Their own private goals.

12. How is Leo described by H.H. in Part II?
(a) He is a thief.
(b) He is no longer important to the journey.
(c) He is old and wise.
(d) He has a handsome face and good humor.

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

14. In Part II, what does H.H. say most historians want to do?
(a) Portray only what they want to remember.
(b) Portray events as they see them.
(c) Portray events sincerely.
(d) Portray only what is important to them.

15. What does H.H. say no longer exists in the group?
(a) The desire to maintain unity.
(b) The strength to stay on the journey.
(c) The desire to reach their individual goals.
(d) The ability to remain in the League.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the group camp as Part II begins?

2. What unmerited reputation does the League have in Part I?

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

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

5. In Part II, what does H.H. say is very difficult for him to do?

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