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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the narrator says is impairing him as he starts his narration early in Part I?
(a) His confidence and recollection.
(b) An injury to his leg.
(c) An injury to his head.
(d) His eyesight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does the narrator say is in the East that disciples are traveling towards?
(a) The Home of LIght.
(b) The dawning of the Third Empire.
(c) The great temple of Kundalini.
(d) The Bacchanalian feast.

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

11. What belief does H.H. say he is sadly sure of?
(a) The original League document is in Leo's bag.
(b) His friend, Lukas, is a liar.
(c) He will never meet Princess Fatima.
(d) His health will weaken befor the Journey is complete.

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

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

14. What does the narrator say about Leo at the end of Part I?
(a) He is the holder of Solomon's Key.
(b) He is closer than a brother to the narrator.
(c) He is very unreliable.
(d) He probably knows more than the entire group.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mohamed's coffin is believed to hold what magical power?

2. What does the deserter wish to do some time later?

3. In Part I, what holds up the journey's progress in a small provincial town?

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

5. Who does the narrator meet in Part I and love immediately?

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