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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. What did Molly do as a hobby?

2. What does the Rani believe about herself?

3. How did Molly feel when she found out about the affair?

4. What does the doctor remind Will to do at 11?

5. Who finds Will?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is a MAC?

3. What does Will believe was the result of the Rani's teachings to Murugan?

4. What is the primary difference between the pain of Susila and Will?

5. How do the Palanese keep from feeling despair when reading about history?

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

7. What does nurse Radha say the correct way of going about treating someone is?

8. What is the difference between a Wife of Love and a Sister of Mercy?

9. What do you notice about Radha and Ranga?

10. Define self determination also known as destiny control 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

How do the Palanese prevent a great leader from arising?

Essay Topic 3

Write a 2000-word essay on the contrasts of light and darkness throughout the book, and the significance of this theme to the plot development. Why do you think the author chooses to use this theme?

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