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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two physical traits does Shanta say her baby will possess?

2. Vijaya compares himself to what animal?

3. Gobind Singh struck up a friendship with who Paris that influenced his work?

4. What is the title of the book Murugan is reading in Chapter 10?

5. What things are responsible for the mirage of happiness?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Will notice about the differences between Lakshmi and Aunt Mary?

2. Why does Murugan believe that the people of Pala won't accept the lure of consumer goods?

3. What is the difference between the Palanese use of Pavlovian conditioning versus the rest of the world?

4. What does Moksha-medicine do for the Palanese?

5. What is the advice to every pair of lovers?

6. How does Murugan's interest in consumer goods benefit Colonel Dipa?

7. What is a Rakshasi, and what is the Rakshasi Hornpipe?

8. How are animals treated on Pala versus the rest of the world?

9. What is Shanta's opinion in regards to snakes and snakebites?

10. What is Leela Rao's position on the island? What makes her important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bahu believes that Pala is so perfect that it is an "affront to God." What do you think about this statement? Argue either for or against this statement in at least four paragraphs, using quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Palanese medicine to ours. Which do you think is more effective? What about the rant that Ms. Radha goes into about health care outside of Pala? Can you see any truth to that argument? Think of one situation in which we treat but do not cure the disease. Quote supporting text from the book or from other sources.

Essay Topic 3

What is significant about Lakshmi's death? What is significant about how the people who love her react? What is the primary difference in the way death is approached on Pala and here?

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