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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. Who is one of Murugan's heroes?

2. How does Will attempt to describe his experience with the Moksha-medicine?

3. How many deep breaths are required for a child having a fit?

4. How is Artificial Insemination justified religiously?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How are animals treated on Pala versus the rest of the world?

2. How does Murugan's interest in consumer goods benefit Colonel Dipa?

3. What are the differences between what Will remembers about the Oedipus play and what Mary recounts?

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

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

6. What does Moksha-medicine do for the Palanese?

7. Why do the Palanese accept the use of symbolism in religion, though don't encourage it?

8. What is a Rakshasi, and what is the Rakshasi Hornpipe?

9. What is Will's incarnation of evil?

10. How are Stalin and Hitler reduced in Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

The people of Pala deal with pain and fear far differently than we do. How is it different? Compare and then contrast it to the way we handle these two emotions. Which do you think is more productive? Which do you think is psychologically more beneficial? Which do you think would expedite the healing process? Which is easier?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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