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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 causes Momo to lose track of Pempa in Chapter 2?

2. Since what age has Momo wanted the dog she desires?

3. What kind of Lhasa Terrier has Momo been set on having since her childhood?

4. What event brought the tradesmen to Momo's house in Chapter 2?

5. What minor goddess does Momo wail for in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whom does Momo run into while trying to escape in Chapter 3? What does she do?

2. From where were Momo's theological beliefs inherited? How does Momo view God?

3. Why do the traders tell Momo she won't succeed? How does Momo respond?

4. Where does Momo discover the traders are headed with Pempa in Chapter 2? What does she decide to do?

5. What do Chapters 3 and 4 reveal about Momo's character? What is her greatest obstacle?

6. How does Momo get by along her journey? What suggestion is made by many whom Momo passes?

7. Who comes to Momo's house after the monsoon?

8. Where is Momo traveling in Chapter 3? What does she hope to find there?

9. What exposition is revealed in the beginning of Chapter 2? When does it take place?

10. What does Momo learn in Lingtu? Where does her journey extend after Lingtu?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the location of the giant staircase and the border from Tibet into India. How big was Kalimpong during this time? How steep are the mountains that Momo descends?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the cultural, linguistic, and ethnic differences that Momo encounters along her journey into India. What language barriers does Momo face outside of Tibet?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the characters of the tradesmen and Dawa in Chapter 1. How does Momo go about naming her dog?

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