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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. Why does the Rani want to sell the oil to Southeast Petroleum?

2. What does the tea Will is fed do, according to the nurse?

3. After Murugan resisted the temptation of the young girl, who did they send?

4. What did Molly do as a hobby?

5. What was the first thing Will did when he awoke from his nap?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what major way do the doctors of Pala and the doctors of the rest of the world differ?

2. What does Will notice about Bahu's compliment to Nurse Radha?

3. How does Will view sex addicts and how is it viewed on Pala?

4. Murugan appears at Will's bed and engages in a dialogue. What does this dialogue portray Murugan to be?

5. Why is it seem to be impure to sleep with a woman to the Rani?

6. What was Andrew's first genuinely religious experience?

7. What were three things that were reformed, and why were they so widely accepted?

8. Why was Will never interested in power? Quote from the text.

9. What are some reasons Pala was unpopular?

10. Define the term "mother" in Palanese terms.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Palanese medicine to ours. Which do you think is more effective? What about the rant that Ms. Radha goes into about health care outside of Pala? Can you see any truth to that argument? Think of one situation in which we treat but do not cure the disease. Quote supporting text from the book or from other sources.

Essay Topic 2

"Which is better? To be born stupid into an intelligent society, or intelligent into an insane one?" Why is it better? Support your argument with at least three major points and three supporting statements for each major point.

Essay Topic 3

How do the Palanese prevent a great leader from arising?

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