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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the first amazing phenomenon the narrator sees in Part I's journey?
(a) The Child Savior showing the way east.
(b) Saint Christopher pointing to the left.
(c) Agramant fighting the League leader.
(d) Leo turning himself into a dog.

5. How does H.H. describe certain articles in Part II?
(a) As seemingly indispensable things.
(b) As meaningless ornaments of the world.
(c) As precious tokens of their journey.
(d) As proofs that the League existed.

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

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

8. What impression do most people have of the League?
(a) It is a league of wonderous judges.
(b) It is the secret protectors of Christian artifacts.
(c) It is one of many newly blossomed cults.
(d) It is an ancient group of mystics.

9. Who preserves the memory of Hohenstaufen?
(a) Urach and Staufen.
(b) The League Justice.
(c) Bopfingen.
(d) The power of the crown gardians.

10. 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.

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

12. What do the officials instruct the narrator to do once he is a member of the League?
(a) Fast for forty days to prove he is worthy of the task before him.
(b) Stand vigil over the sacred book for one full day and night.
(c) Attach himself to a group of ten people en route to the expidition.
(d) Meditate and prepare his body and soul to accept the Tao.

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

14. 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) As difficult and confusing.
(d) Different parties are very secretive.

15. 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) Arriving at the King of Siam's colony and feasting with him.
(d) Being able to see the Sun Mountains.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to H.H. what is new to the group in Part II?

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

3. In Part I, what does the narrator say the conquered nations are ready to believe in?

4. What does H.H. say no longer exists in the group?

5. How does the narrator describe all the artists, poets, and musicians among the group in Part I?

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