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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Part II, where does the character leave the journey?

2. How is Leo described by H.H. in Part II?

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

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

5. In Part I, what is Longus doing in "the wood"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What can be determined about H.H.'s mood as he begins his journey in Part I?

2. In Part I, what does H.H. say is characteristic of the journey?

3. How does H.H. describe his self-reflection at the end of Part II?

4. Describe Leo's characteristics as put forth in Part II by H.H.

5. What does H.H. say happens to the overall mood of the journey at the beginning of Part II?

6. What extraordinary thing happens to each member of the journey in Morbio Inferore?

7. In Part I why does H.H. insist that other authors who claim to be members of the League and write travel diaries are not telling the truth?

8. In Part I, why does H.H. say it is his "destiny" to join in a great experience?

9. Who does H.H. compare his journey and its participants to in Part II?

10. What is Morbio Inferiore?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of Part I, the narrator says he has not seen any existence of the League for a long time, nor any of its members. What reason does he give for this later in Part I? What does he say happens to those who leave the League? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The narrator says in Part I that generations try to suppress what previous generations have done. What does he say generations will recall about horrible things they endured? What does he seem to be referring to? Is there a particular character he might be speaking of? If so, who and why?

Essay Topic 3

H.H. sits down and writes a long letter after he gets home from his conversation with Leo. Who does he write the letter to? What does he say in the letter? How does he feel immediately after he has written this letter?

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