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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Ekim Bey.

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, poetry and journalism
(d) non-fiction, newspapers and travel books

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

3. Gurdjieff intended to write his book in accordance with what counsel for living employed by Mullah Nassr Eddin?
(a) "strive to work hard, be modest and help others"
(b) "strive to attain what is useful for others and pleasant for oneself"
(c) "strive to attain knowledge and use it in one's life"
(d) "strive to be honest and virtuous in all that you do"

4. When did Gurdjieff meet Pogossian and become friends with him?
(a) in Kars during his childhood
(b) in Paldevan during his vacation
(c) when Pogossian was finishing his seminary studies
(d) in Baku on a trip

5. Where did Captain Pogossian spend his childhood?
(a) in Transcaucasia, in the town of Kars
(b) in Turkey, in Ephesus
(c) in Russia, on the Black Sea
(d) in Greece, on the island of Patmos

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Yelov think about his father?

2. What was Gurdjieff's purpose in traveling to Echmiadzin?

3. How does Gurdjieff first meet Dean Borsh?

4. Who was allowed access to Father Borsh's room?

5. What treasure did Gurdjieff secretly get from the Armenian priest?

(see the answer key)

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