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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 is Yogananda told is impeccable about his Boston speech?

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

3. What is Babator considered to be?

4. Where does Mukunda search for Kashi?

5. From what does Kashi die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Yogananda's return to India,

2. Describe the school Yogananda opens.

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

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

5. Describe Yogananda's visit with Gandhi.

6. Who is Giri Bala?

7. What are Yogananda's ideas on reincarnation at the beginning of Chapter 35?

8. Who is Tagore?

9. What lesson does Yogananda learn in Chapter 26?

10. What is the benefit of Kriya Yoga?

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

How did Mukunda's mother's death affect his decision to follow a spiritual life? How did the tragedy of his mother's death affect Mukunda in a positive way?

Essay Topic 3

In what way is Mukunda the perfect man to take yoga to the West? Do the religious leaders prepare him for such a mission, and if so, in what way?

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