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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, My First Tutor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Gurdjieff, contemporary literature falls into which three categories?
(a) the scientific field, narratives (novels) and descriptions
(b) science books, magazines and newspapers
(c) non-fiction, newspapers and travel books
(d) non-fiction, poetry and journalism

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

3. What was an ashokh which Gurdjieff's father was?
(a) a musician who played an instrument unique to Turkey
(b) a skilled craftsman in many countries of the Transcaucasia
(c) a farmer owning a large herd of either cattle or sheep
(d) a bard who composed, recited or sang songs, poems, etc.

4. According to Father Borsh what two things should a priest be able to do for the members of his flock?
(a) give them Holy Communion and perform marriages etc.
(b) be an example for them of holiness and teach Scripture
(c) teach them Scripture and pray for them
(d) care for their souls and cure their physical diseases

5. Where did Gurdjieff witness his third ashokh contest?
(a) Istanbul in Turkey
(b) Subatan in the region of Kars
(c) Teheran in Persia
(d) Kabul in the region of Afghanistan

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom did Gurdjieff's father carry on long conversations about philosophy and theology?

2. What did Krestovsky teach Gurdjieff?

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

4. What has the literature of contemporary civilization to give according to Gurdjieff?

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

(see the answer key)

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