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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. Before he dies, what does the High Lama give to Conway?

2. What did Father Perrault decide to do in the Valley?

3. When does the High Lama say the meek shall inherit the earth?

4. What does Conway say he considers himself?

5. What does the High Lama say about Conway's condition after he stays there for several decades?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Chang relate his residence in Shangri-La?

2. Tell something about the formality of the meeting.

3. How does Conway find himself leading a double life?

4. Explain what the High Lama sees as the future of the world.

5. Who does Barnard turn out to be?

6. How do they get to visit the Valley of the Blue Moon down below Shangri-La?

7. What is the valley like?

8. Why does Mallinson want Conway to pack up his belongings?

9. Why does Barnard announce that he wants to stay in Shangri-La?

10. How does Conway find out information about Lo-Tsen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on esoteric prophesy. Note how the High Lama's prophecy did not turn out as cataclysmic as he suggested. Mention the number of prophets who have predicted wrongly the day and time the world would come to an end. Include psychic readers and other arcane practitioners in your essay.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on appearances. In your essay note the different ways each of the captives saw Shangri-La. Discuss the different things that caused three of the four to want to remain there. discuss how the same situation often appears different to different people. Explain why that is.

Essay Topic 3

Write a short, short story telling what you imagine happened to Mallinson after he left Shangri-La. Let your imagination run wild. What did he find when he saw Lo-Tsen? Did he die? What happened to him?

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