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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What could prevent the spread of Palanese knowledge of happiness to other countries?
(a) All of these are correct
(b) The adoption of a primarily symbolic religion
(c) The other countries will to create a world of false happiness
(d) The takeover of Pala

2. Who does Will remember that hurts him so much from his childhood?
(a) Tiger, a dog
(b) Tigger, a cat
(c) His best friend, Spencer
(d) Aunt Molly

3. What does Dr. Robert believe will be a major political issue when Murugan comes of age?
(a) Shooters
(b) Oil refinement
(c) Scooters
(d) Industrialization

4. What is the crime of the Palanese?
(a) They are too educated
(b) They are too good
(c) They are too self involved
(d) They are too full of themselves

5. What is the name of the play that Mary likes?
(a) Oedipus in Pala
(b) Cats in Pala
(c) King Lear in Pala
(d) Romeo and Juliet

Short Answer Questions

1. Why didn't the Palanese ever export his work?

2. How does the Rani address Will?

3. Where was Dr. Robert serving as a naturalist?

4. What is the name of the parrot at Vijaya's?

5. What is the primary focus of Palanese education?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Will say about what Colonel Dipa will bring to the island?

2. Why does Murugan view the ceremony at the temple with open contempt?

3. Why does Murugan believe that the people of Pala won't accept the lure of consumer goods?

4. What is a Rakshasi, and what is the Rakshasi Hornpipe?

5. How does AI contribute to a better destiny for the people of Pala?

6. How does the Rani perceive Palanese education?

7. Why do the Palanese accept the use of symbolism in religion, though don't encourage it?

8. What is Leela Rao's position on the island? What makes her important?

9. What does Moksha-medicine do for the Palanese?

10. What is the most dangerous element to recognize in children and why is it the most dangerous?

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