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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two people have given Knecht knowledge about the outside world?
(a) Dubios and Zbinden
(b) Tegularuis and Ferromonte
(c) The Abbot and Dubois
(d) Designori and Father Jacubus

2. What kind of house does Knecht want to construct for the Games?
(a) A Korean house
(b) A Chinese house
(c) A Japanese house
(d) A Vietnamese house

3. What does Knecht say the Castalia exists apart from?
(a) Books
(b) The real world
(c) God
(d) Each other

4. What is On Reading an Old Philosopher about?
(a) Music
(b) Love
(c) Family
(d) Religion

5. Who is jealous of Knecht's relationship with Designori?
(a) Knapp
(b) Herzog
(c) Dubios
(d) Tegularius

6. Who does Knecht visit in Monteport?
(a) The Music Master
(b) Designori
(c) Ferromonte
(d) Elder Brother

7. What does Knecht think playing the Game can lead to?
(a) Madness and depression
(b) Loneliness and suicide
(c) Self hatred and self abuse
(d) Vanity and power seeking

8. What does Knecht say the Order has not paid enough attention to?
(a) Politics
(b) War
(c) The general public
(d) World history

9. Why does Designori think that speaking to Knecht is like speaking to a foreigner?
(a) They speak different languages
(b) They have a different concept of culture
(c) They have different ideals
(d) They always argue

10. What is the name of the meditation coach?
(a) Tito
(b) David
(c) Alexander
(d) Franklyn

11. In what city does the Father Confessor take place?
(a) Jordan
(b) Belfast
(c) Gaza
(d) Budapest

12. What does the last part of the book contain?
(a) Haikus and pie chars
(b) Letters and diagrams
(c) Poems and essays
(d) Equasions and notes

13. Who does Knecht talk to about the Music Master's condition?
(a) Betram
(b) Designori
(c) Ferromonte
(d) Elder Brother

14. What does Designori say Castalia did when he sought its comfort?
(a) Act indifferent
(b) Reject him
(c) Embrace him
(d) Laugh at him

15. What is Knecht remembering as he meditates?
(a) Poetry
(b) His parents
(c) His lost love
(d) THe Games

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Designori teach Knecht?

2. What does Knecht think is the most vulnerable part of the Castalia?

3. What is Designori's job?

4. Why does Knecht say men cannot live in two or more dimensions?

5. What does Tegularius want to maintain?

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