Philosphy Rite

Course materials: 72 Illuminati Seals of Truth

Rules: Please copy these questions and answer them below. Questions deemed 'sarcastic', missing, or otherwise not answered will be marked wrong. Failing more than 25% of the questions will mean you will fail this final initiation rite. You may retake the course to achieve a passing grade.

Upon completing this final course, you will be an Illuminati member forever.


Illuminati Philosophy Examination



Questions: (A full sentence to a full paragraph will suffice as an answer. Each question corresponds with each seal. The point is to insure the initiate understands the Seals and their intended meaning).

1. Why is more required today to make an Illuminati citizen than in past times?
2. Why is bad to be inactive when citizens depend on you?
3. If a person has only intellect, but no character; how can this be a bad thing?
4. Why would giving too many details in a plan be a bad thing?
5. Based on the description of an Apex Citizen, is the Director an Apex citizen? Why or why not?
6. How can a citizen avoid the faults of their government if they are a government member themselves?
7. How can fame be earned so that a leader doesn't end up being "a horrible monster"?
8. What does the phrase 'as theaters of good breeding' mean in the 8th Seal?
9. What is the point of using trickery in war?
10. Why would stagnant oligarchies be considered a bad thing to Illuminati?
11. Is it acceptable to play "the card the opponent expects" if that card will lead to a victory for Illuminati?
12. Based on the 11th Seal, who does luck exist for?
13. What are the weaknesses of others referring to here?
14. How can sarcasm work unfavorably toward the person using it?
15. If you win something by luck or chance, are you really winning?
16. Why is exaggerating something so bad? Is it wise to exaggerate the strength of your enemy to motivate your troops?
17. How can long-winded speeches be bad to a person with a natural ability to lead?
18. How can not contradicting your opponent turn out to be a good thing in an election?
19. How can cunning lead to deceit?
20. Why should anyone master things that they dislike to do?
21. How can making the wrong choice discredit the best of citizens?
22. Provide an example of moral courage.
23. When would an Illuminati citizen need to adapt themselves, as in this seal?
24. Why should a Grand Chancellor never use his office to punish?
25. How can a citizen use bad news help them?
26. In the last 3 months, give an example of when a Grand Chancellor was resolute.
27. What does the last sentence in seal 27 actually mean?
28. Why is it that some leaders do end up being unsociable?
29. Why would 'be all things' be something that a citizen should do?
30. How can using the enemies of Illuminati be a good thing?
31. How is a scandal so dangerous to a persons reputation?
32. Why is neatness considered barbaric to elegance?
33. How can an enterprise succeed which the judgment condemns as soon as it is conceived?
34. Can you have versatility with new nations who come to Illuminati?
35. Why would hiding the extent of your abilities be a good thing?
36. What is the policy of the cuddle fish?
37. Why is competition a good thing?
38. How can serving in government reveal qualities you may not have known you have?
39. How can people be boring?
40. How can a censorious nation negatively affect the region as a whole?
41. Does this seal mean we can just give up on projects that we do not feel like finishing? Why or why not?
42. How can the failings of another citizen work to your advantage?
43. How can being missed raise your stature with others?
44. How does complaining to much bring down your reputation? How is it harmful to Illuminati?
45. How is 'being seen doing' more worthwhile than just 'doing', without necessarily being seen?
46. When is it important to embrace the mob mentality, and when is it more important to be a unique individual?
47. Why is contradiction 'poisonous' if done in amusement?
48. When should a Grand Chancellor leave an issue alone?
49. What side of a fight should you take when you are facing off against a contrarian?
50. Why is showing your battle wounds a bad thing?
51. How does the seal itself relate to the text beside it?
52. How can bad conversation skills ruin the reputation of Illuminati?
53. What is the wrong way to use your friends?
54. Why can tolerating fools be a good thing?
55. What is the main motivation of rivals and detractors?
56. Why would Illuminati even consider the idea of a 'just war'?
57. When is pride a good thing and when is it not?
58. Why are people with nothing to lose the most dangerous of enemies?
59. How can a person use silence to get the information he needs from another?
60. Why would an enemy not want to be lead down the right path when that path is indeed right?
61. How can increased opposition raise desire?
62. How can helping the worst off be harmful?
63. What is one advantage to a nation who leaves Illuminati for another region?
64. When can a government system based on merit fail?
65. When should should blunt honest truth be used and when should the truth be embellished with courtesy?
66. What advantages should a Grand Chancellor exploit?
67. How can one become 'bad for sheer goodness'?
68. What does it mean by 'sell wind' in seal 68?
69. Why should a good leader watch out for people with bad personalities?
70. What is the meaning of this seal, Display Yourself, when Seal 36 says to hide your abilities?
71. When can absenteeism be a bad thing?
72. How can a persons personal qualities surpass those of his office?