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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 kind of time does Liz point out happens when one lives in the area of Bali, according to the book?

2. Whose voice in her head helps Liz to stop sliding into brooding about her life and about her loves?

3. Who is the divorce on whom Liz begins to have a crush, though she admits to not being ready for love?

4. What is Yudhi so good at that he should be famous for this particular talent, according to Liz?

5. What does Liz want from Wayan when they are dealing with the real estate debacle, according to the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Of what is it said that interrupting is a sign, which Liz learns in her studying since it is a problem for her?

2. What does Liz remember Richard telling her about finding love and getting back her sexual power?

3. What does Liz have to tell Ketut in order for him to show some sort of recognition of her?

4. What does Liz do to make Ketut's wife less suspicious of her and of her intentions with Ketut?

5. What does Ketut say about the palm reading of Felipe when he meets him for the first time?

6. What does Liz learn about the history of Bali when she checks out books on Bali from the library?

7. To what does the plumber/poet from New Zealand liken divorce when a group begins to discuss this idea?

8. What is the Sufi image which Liz uses to explain to Wayan the opportunities before her now?

9. What does Ketut say that he will teach Liz when she comes to study with him? And what else does Ketut say that he will do?

10. What is the thought Liz is having which encourages her to try out the Vipassana meditation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During her affair with Felipe, Liz neglects her meditation and her trips to see Ketut, her guru.

Part 1: Why do you think Liz stays away from her spiritual practices as she is falling in love?

Part 2: Do you think that Liz's spiritual progress has faltered since she's fallen in love?

Part 3: How do you think Liz could have balanced her spiritual life and her love more?

Essay Topic 2

When in Bali, people will ask others three questions, one of which is, "Are you married?"

Part 1: Why do you think finding out if someone is married is such an important piece of information?

Part 2: Do you think you could ask a stranger whether or not they were married?

Part 3: Why do you think the Bali people believe they should ask this question of everyone?

Essay Topic 3

Liz struggles with the idea of relaxing and just doing nothing, as the Italians are so easily able to do.

Part 1: Why do you think Liz has such a difficult time doing nothing with her days?

Part 2: Do you admire the people who are able to do nothing all day or do you think they are lazy?

Part 3: How do you think your life would need to change in order for you to do less than you are doing right now?

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