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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 is Buddha sitting on?
(a) A stone stage with flowers
(b) A coiled cobra
(c) His behind in Lotus position
(d) A cylindrical pedestal

2. What does Shiva-Nataraja do?
(a) Dances through planes of existence
(b) Demands obedience
(c) Rules completely
(d) Plays a drum

3. Who does Will ask about when he sees Dr. Robert in the morning?
(a) Susila
(b) Lakshmi
(c) Nurse Radha
(d) Molly

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

5. Who explains 'grace' to Will?
(a) Vijaya
(b) Tom
(c) Mary
(d) Shanta

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Palanese do about individuality?

2. How did Will view Aunt Mary's love?

3. Who shows up at Shanta and Vijaya's house?

4. What scientist does Will make an allusion to?

5. What was the name of the painter Will took an interest in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What, in Shanta's words, makes Pala a nice place? Repeat in your own words.

2. What is the advice to every pair of lovers?

3. How does the Rani perceive Palanese education?

4. In Pala, what is "grace" and how does this version of "grace" differ from ours?

5. What is the difference between the Palanese use of Pavlovian conditioning versus the rest of the world?

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

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

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

9. Describe how Dr. Robert deals with Lakshmi's death.

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

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