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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. Zen Buddhists believe that an oak tree creates the __________ from which it is born, according to the book.

2. What is the word which frustrates Liz when she reads about the spiritual experience of other writers?

3. What does Liz decide to do as she begins to see that her thoughts are moving into her future travels?

4. What happens to Liz which causes her to go to see a healer, Wayan Nuriyasih, according to the story?

5. The number of people that Ketut sees on special days, or ___________ days, can be around 100 - and he doesn't turn anyone away.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Felipe point out to Liz after she tells him that she wants to be friends with him?

2. What does Ketut recommend about the religions of others when two people meet?

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

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

5. What is the turiya state which Liz is trying to achieve in the course of her time at the Ashram?

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

7. What is the complaint that Tulsi has when she is talking with Liz as they get to know each other?

8. What does Liz do in order to help herself sleep when she has so much trouble one night?

9. What does Liz do in order to help out Wayan with her real estate problems, though she is thought to be nutty for it?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

It is said that in prayer, one speaks to God while in meditation one listens to God, though Liz finds it frustrating.

Part 1: What do you think the value of prayer might be in someone's life?

Part 2: How do you think meditation might change the way a person acts and feels?

Part 3: Why do you think meditation is so celebrated in the world? Do you think you'll practice this someday?

Essay Topic 3

Liz seems to be drawn into spirituality from the very start, and even the doubts of God are proof that she does believe in something else.

Part 1: Why do you think Liz is so quick to say that she does not believe in God?

Part 2: Do you think that Liz believes in God anyway, even though she refuses to say so at first?

Part 3: How do you think a person becomes closer to their faith?

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