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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Professor Skridlov.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Yelov view his mother?
(a) He cherished very tender feelings for her.
(b) He blamed her for his later failures.
(c) He feared her hot temper.
(d) He was indifferent toward her.

2. Whom do Gurdjieff and Skridlov meet in Afridis?
(a) Father Francis
(b) an old Armenian priest
(c) an old Yogi
(d) Father Giovanni

3. What did Gurdjieff's aunt warn him about?
(a) to take care not to have an accident with a firearm
(b) to be faithful to his father's teachings
(c) not to marry too young
(d) to study hard so that he could earn a good living

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

5. What did Yelov have a great talent for?
(a) learning languages
(b) doing magic tricks
(c) making speeches
(d) writing poetry

Short Answer Questions

1. In what town did the first of the ashokh contests which Gurdjieff witnessed take place?

2. What is Vitvitskaia's story?

3. What was Yelov's physical appearance?

4. How did Gurdjieff 's father react when misfortunes befell him?

5. What did Pogossian's parents do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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