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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Piotr Karpenko.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What finally brought Gurdjieff and Karpenko together?
(a) Karpenko saved Gurdjieff's from drowning
(b) the girl didn't choose either of them
(c) They both risked their lives and realized it was foolish
(d) An old priest talked with them.

2. What had Gurdjieff's family first intended him to be?
(a) a priest
(b) a soldier
(c) an ashokh or bard
(d) a cattle herder

3. Why did people think Dean Borsh was peculiar?
(a) His views were odd and though rich, he lived in one room.
(b) He spoke in riddles.
(c) He wore outlandish clothes.
(d) He was afraid of cats.

4. What did Gurdjieff and Yelov have in common?
(a) an interest in women
(b) an interest in books and philosophical questions
(c) an interest in medicine
(d) an interest in becoming wealthy

5. What kind of education was Father Borsh in favor of having Gurdjieff pursue?
(a) a practical education in woodworking
(b) a military education
(c) a medical education
(d) the priesthood

Short Answer Questions

1. Between what ages did Father Borsh feel a male was fully developed?

2. According to Father Borsh what two things should a priest be able to do for the members of his flock?

3. How was Yelov considered by his family?

4. Between what ages did Father Borsh feel females were fully developed?

5. How did Gurdjieff and Karpenko meet the girl they both fell in love with?

(see the answer key)

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