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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When did Designori used to return to Waldzell?
(a) During war time
(b) After work
(c) During the Games
(d) During vacations

3. Where does Knecht meditate after receiving the letter from the Order?
(a) His bedroom
(b) Monteport
(c) Mariafels
(d) His garden

4. What does the Board say the Order does not take part in?
(a) Politics
(b) The outside world
(c) Family
(d) Religion

5. What political party was Designori's father a member of?
(a) Fascists
(b) Socailists
(c) Liberals
(d) Conservatives

6. What does Tegularius and Knecht discuss the poem in relation to?
(a) Art
(b) Literature
(c) Nature
(d) Music

7. What does Knecht enjoy about his position as Magister?
(a) Writing
(b) Reading
(c) Teaching
(d) Politics

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

9. In which poem does Knecht talk about Mariafels?
(a) Compassion
(b) A Dream
(c) Change
(d) Living Through

10. Where does Knecht remain for the rest of his life at the end of the Indian Life?
(a) The forest
(b) The caves
(c) The hills
(d) The mountains

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

12. Who does Petrus say he is worried about?
(a) Elder Brother
(b) The Music Master
(c) Designori
(d) Tegularius

13. Why does Knecht say men cannot live in two or more dimensions?
(a) It creates laziness
(b) It creates boredom
(c) It creates immoral behavior
(d) It creates tension

14. Waht kind of coach does Knecht send to Designori's home?
(a) Meditation coach
(b) Glass Bead Game coach
(c) Fitness coach
(d) Life coach

15. Who does Designori say speaking to Knecht is like speaking to?
(a) An enemy
(b) An intellectual
(c) An acquaintance
(d) A foreigner

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Knecht requested to appear in person?

2. What is the name of Designori's wife?

3. What does Knecht foresee will end the Castalia?

4. Which of the following of his possessions does Knecht leave at Hirsland?

5. What does Designori say he has a love-hate relationship with?

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