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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Mr. X or Captain Pogossian.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Dean Borsh when he first taught Gurdjieff and visited his father to discuss religious and historical subjects?
(a) seventy
(b) seventy-five
(c) seventy-two
(d) sixty-eight

2. What is the title of the anecdote Gurdjieff uses to show the inferiority of modern life to ancient wisdom showing that modern life and literature are poison to the human race.
(a) "The Conversation of Two Robins"
(b) "The Conversation of the Two Sparrows"
(c) "The Conversation of Two Crows"
(d) "The Conversation of Two Swallows"

3. What was Gurdjieff's youngest niece supposed to do for him?
(a) sing to him while he sat under the trees
(b) bring him cold drinks
(c) see that his Arabian coffee did not become cold in the cup
(d) fan him with a palm fan while he was working in the heat.

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

5. What did Gurdjieff and Pogossian pursue together?
(a) They decided to pursue medical careers together.
(b) They studied the Scriptures together.
(c) They pursued a career in agriculture.
(d) They became interested in ancient Armenian books.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Sarkis Pogossian born and of what race was he?

2. What did the Imastun brethren study?

3. Gurdjieff read books on various subjects written in what languages?

4. How does Gurdjieff remember Pogossian?

5. What was Father Borsh's view about a youth before he attained adulthood?

(see the answer key)

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