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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does H.H. says happens when he examines things too closely?
(a) They come into sharp relief.
(b) They slip away and dissolve.
(c) They become a heavy burden.
(d) THey are imprinted forever in his memory.

2. What do the officials instruct the narrator to do once he is a member of the League?
(a) Fast for forty days to prove he is worthy of the task before him.
(b) Meditate and prepare his body and soul to accept the Tao.
(c) Attach himself to a group of ten people en route to the expidition.
(d) Stand vigil over the sacred book for one full day and night.

3. In Part I, what does the narrator realize about the Journey East?
(a) It is a long and difficult journey.
(b) It is a single pilgrmage.
(c) It is a procession of believers moving towards the East.
(d) It brings full enlightment to each traveler.

4. In Part I, how does the narrator describe encounters with different parties?
(a) Different parties are very secretive.
(b) As difficult and confusing.
(c) Parties ban together for the rest of the journey.
(d) As pleasant, festive days.

5. At the beginning of Part II, who or what else is missing?
(a) Orders from the Caliph.
(b) Instructions from the League Court.
(c) Food needed for the rest of the journey.
(d) Other things from everyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unmerited reputation does the League have in Part I?

2. How many conversations does H.H. say he and Lukas have?

3. Who does the narrator meet in Part I and love immediately?

4. What do Lukas and his friends say about H.H.'s "Journey to the East"?

5. According to H.H. what is new to the group in Part II?

(see the answer key)

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