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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. With what does Mukunda compare scientific progress?

2. Where does Mukunda find Kashi?

3. What does Mukunda's father want him to become?

4. Who expresses his joy at Mukunda's school?

5. what name does Mukunda choose?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize Yogananda's thoughts in the final chapter.

2. Describe Yogananda's return to India,

3. Describe the school Yogananda opens.

4. Who is Babaji?

5. How does Mukenda help his sister Nalini?

6. What are Yogananda's feeling on God in Chapter 49?

7. What lesson does Yogananda learn in Chapter 26?

8. Who is Trailanga?

9. How does Mukunda pass his exams in Chapter 23?

10. Who is Tagore?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Yogananda show the positive changes in his character as he grew up and learned more about his religion? Is this a natural growth or solely a benefit of his religion?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the Hindu scripture to the Bible.

1) What are the similarities and differences?

2) In what way do the two texts reflect the different cultures that based their society on their teachings?

Essay Topic 3

Why is Mukunda so obsessed with the Himalayas? In what way has Mukunda's obsession with the Himalayas affected his judgment?

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