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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion do people assume that Knecht dabbled in while at the monastery?
(a) Islam
(b) Christianity
(c) Hinduism
(d) Buddhism

2. Who wins first prize for the Glass Bead competition?
(a) Dubios
(b) Tegularius
(c) Designori
(d) Knecht

3. What is the name of the Order's headquarters?
(a) Waldzell
(b) Hirsland
(c) Firsland
(d) Monteport

4. Who does Designori now work for?
(a) The Magister
(b) Himself
(c) His father
(d) The government

5. Who does Knecht spend time with at Mariafels?
(a) The Abbot
(b) Father Davison
(c) Father Zinden
(d) Father Jacobus

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Designori say he won a struggle with?

2. Why is Knecht different from Mozart and Bach?

3. What is a student admitted into when he graduates?

4. How do Knecht's teachers start treating him differently at the Latin school?

5. What subject does the author say the Glass Bead game is tied up with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Father Jacobus distrustful of Knecht?

2. What does it mean to be a lifelong member of the Order?

3. What does Knecht say in his letter to the Music Master?

4. Why does Knecht like the Glass Bead game?

5. What advice does the Music Master give Knecht when he leaves for Waldzell?

6. What is Knecht's only restriction during free study?

7. What does Knecht learn from Father Jacobus?

8. Describe Knecht's early schooling?

9. What is the difference between mathematical and psychological Glass Bead Games?

10. Why does Knecht think Tegularius is a good Glass Bead player?

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