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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 does Mukunda think will save him from failing his exams?

2. What chore does Mukunda's master give him before their walk?

3. What does Yukteswar say Mukunda has to get?

4. What should Mukunda love more than meditation?

5. Mukunda'a master warn not to get too drunk with _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mukunda's father respond to his disappearance?

2. What are Mukunda's thoughts on Adam and Eve as outlined in Chapter 16?

3. How does Mukunda pass his final exams?

4. Describe Mukunda's visit to Kashmir.

5. What is Bhaduri's gift?

6. Describe Mukunda's early life.

7. How does Gopal rid Mukunda ofhis obsession for the Himalayas?

8. In what way does Mukunda compare his master to a human radio in Chapter 15?

9. In what way is Mukunda's character changing in Chapter 11?

10. What does Antanta challenge Mukunda to do in this chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss differences between the novel and autobiography formats. What are the main elements of a novel? What are the main elements of an autobiography? What can novelists express that an autobiographer cannot? How can autobiographies keep to the facts while still maintaining a level of entertainment?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the book's chronological setting.

1) What were the main concerns during the first part of the 20th century? How does Yogananda express these concerns?

2) In what ways do you think the book's meaning would change if it were set in today's society?

Essay Topic 3

Compare Eastern and Western culture.

1) What are the differences between the two cultures?

2) In what way have the two cultures influenced each other?

3) In what way has the teaching of people like Yogananda been Westernized?

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