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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 is Pala unpopular?

2. Will meets the young man destined to be leader of Pala in the company of what man?

3. Does Murugan follow these practices?

4. How did Will see Molly?

5. How many reasons does Ranga have to dislike Mr. Badu?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is a MAC?

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

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

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

8. What do you notice about Radha and Ranga?

9. What are practices of James and Janet MacPhail on their children that would be outlawed today?

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 the average viewpoint of the rest of the world over those who live in Pala. How do they differ medicinally, in world outlook, in the way children are brought up, etc? In what ways are the viewpoints most dramatic?

Essay Topic 2

How do the Palanese justify Artificial Insemination? What is your opinion about the way the people of Pala reproduce selectively? Do you think that it is justifiable in their logic? Does this cater to your religious standpoints or not? How do you feel personally about selective breeding in this sense?

Essay Topic 3

Quote and explain Shanta's speech about Wisdom. Repeat the speech in your own words.

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