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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part I, where does the narrator say his happiness arises from?
(a) The freedom to experience everything simultaneously.
(b) Meeting Mozrt and hearing him play.
(c) Being able to see the Sun Mountains.
(d) Arriving at the King of Siam's colony and feasting with him.

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

3. How far has the journey traveled as Part II begins?
(a) Almost to the Pyramids of Egypt.
(b) To the woods of Lindhorst.
(c) Through half of Europe and a portion of the Middle Ages.
(d) Beyond the Alps into Ancient Macedonia.

4. How does the narrator describe his country at the end of the World War?
(a) It is full of saviors and prophets.
(b) It is settling into a democratic time.
(c) It is under the rule of a strong dictator.
(d) It is enjoying a new prosperity.

5. What happens to H.H.'s first attempt to tell his story?
(a) He is brought to a halt by a single, small episode.
(b) He believes the journey is not worth remembering.
(c) He loses his journal.
(d) He is too sad to remember the events.

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

7. Where do many of the journey members believe League documents are deposited?
(a) In a temple in Rome.
(b) In an ancient Greek library.
(c) In the League Library at Zurich.
(d) In four old capitals.

8. What doubts do H.H.'s memory of the journey and participants of the World War share?
(a) Whether or not they really experienced it.
(b) Whether they will ever forget.
(c) Whether others care what happened to them.
(d) Whether their story is worth telling.

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

10. What is H.H.'s hope as Part II ends?
(a) He will continue his story tomorrow.
(b) He will not despair over the loss of his memoirs.
(c) He will be able to forgive the League.
(d) He will find the strength to continue his journey.

11. What does the narrator do at the end of his probation year in the League?
(a) Pays his dues to become a full member.
(b) Dedicates his body and soul to the Journey East.
(c) Climbs the mystical mountain to study under the League leader.
(d) Chooses a life of poverty and prayer.

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

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

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

15. In Part II, how does H.H. describe what everything has become to him?
(a) Nightmares that keep him from falling asleep.
(b) Hazy memories that disappear like a mist.
(c) A mass of separate fragmentory pictures.
(d) Clear images reflected in a mirror.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator describe the times early in Part I?

2. What does H.H. say has exaggerated value in Part II?

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

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

5. How does H.H. describe his demeanor in Part II?

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