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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. How long does Dr. Robert say that Will can stay on Pala?

2. What is the first word(s) Will hears when he wakes up?

3. What is the first thing Will does when he wakes up on Pala?

4. Who is Will's boss?

5. Why does Will think that Joe Aldehyde gave him a job?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do you notice about Radha and Ranga?

3. Define self determination also known as destiny control in Palanese terms.

4. What seems so foreign about the way the people of Pala deal with fear?

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

6. What intrigues Will about Murugan?

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

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

9. What does Will say to Mary about his mother and how does she react?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the social benefits and possible downfalls of a MAC family over a dysfunctional family of our world. What are the similarities and differences? What are the pro's and con's?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the title of the book Murugan is reading in Chapter 10? How does this title juxtapose Murugan's beliefs against those of the citizens of Pala? Can you make a similar juxtaposition in our culture? How is this relevant to the story?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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