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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Piotr Karpenko.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Aisors make money?
(a) They sold ancient Christian relics.
(b) They were mostly shepherds.
(c) They were farmers.
(d) They were book sellers.

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

3. Who was allowed access to Father Borsh's room?
(a) Any students at the Kars Military Cathedral
(b) Gurdjieff and Father Borsh's orderly
(c) Gurdjieff and Gurdjieff's father
(d) Anyone seeking help or advice

4. How and where did Karpenko meet an untimely death?
(a) on a trip to Egypt he was bitten by an asp
(b) on a trip across the Gobi desert he was bitten by a camel
(c) on a trip through the Himalayas he died in an avalanche
(d) on a trip through the Himalayas he was wounded by natives

5. How was Yelov considered by his family?
(a) as the black sheep
(b) as the favorite son
(c) as the best-educated in the family
(d) as the baby of the family

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Yelov's physical appearance?

2. What diploma did Karpenko obtain in Russia before becoming a member of the Seekers of Truth?

3. What position did Gurdjieff's first tutor hold?

4. What did Sokolov teach Gurdjieff?

5. According to Father Borsh what two things should a priest be able to do for the members of his flock?

(see the answer key)

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