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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. Whose lease is up and the rent on the house is going to go up as a result, which causes suffering for this person?

2. The Hopi and the Dalai Lama see each religion as a _______________ destined to be woven into a rope which pulls humanity into a new realm.

3. Ketut believes that Liz is like a daughter to him, so he invites her to his _____________.

4. What does Ketut believe has emptied his bank account, according to his version of events in the story?

5. Felipe is kind enough to ask Liz if they should have ______________, which makes Liz feel at ease, even though she says no.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Liz and Yudhi do together when they are sitting on the beach in Bali on the last day of their trip?

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

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

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

6. 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?

7. What does Liz do in order to celebrate her liberation from her feelings about divorce and her ex-husband?

8. What happens to Liz's prayers when she is becoming more clear about what she wants from her life?

9. What does Liz promise to Richard before he leaves to go home to his own family?

10. What does Liz say when Felipe asks if they should have an affair together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

During her work with the Guru, Liz is told that she needs to pray several times a day, and recite certain prayers.

Part 1: Why do you think Liz decides to follow all of the instructions she receives?

Part 2: Why do you think it's important to pray several times a day?

Part 3: Do you think you could stick to praying multiple times per day?

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