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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What begins to worry Conway as they fly on?
(a) how much water is left on board
(b) what they will eat
(c) how they will stay warm when the plane lands
(d) when they will run out of fuel

2. What happens when they attempt to speak to the pilot?
(a) they learn he cannot speak English
(b) he locks the door to the cockpit
(c) he points a gun at them
(d) he assures them everything is all right

3. What social event happens that Conway is familiar with?
(a) bowing low
(b) a moment of silence
(c) a tea ceremony
(d) a repast of sweet cakes

4. After leaving the airport, where do Rutherford and Green go?
(a) to book a flight for Preshawar
(b) to the British Embassy
(c) to a Buddhist temple
(d) to Rutherford's hotel room

5. Where had the pilot told Conway they are?
(a) in Pakistan near Mr. Everest
(b) in the Swiss Alps
(c) in Nepal near the chinese border
(d) in Tibet near a place called Shangri-La

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Conway lose the longer he lives in Shangri-La?

2. Where is the opening scene of the novel?

3. Why does Conway not get answers to some of his questions?

4. What has Miss Brinklow heard about the Tibetans?

5. How does Conway feel after his interview with the High Lama?

(see the answer key)

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