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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 do the Palanese teach in comparison to us?

2. How many key figures in the administration are people working on?

3. What scientist does Will make an allusion to?

4. What is capable in a very deep trance?

5. What did Susila do that helped her feel better?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Rao believe that Pala is the place for stupid people?

2. In Pala, what is "grace" and how does this version of "grace" differ from ours?

3. What is Will's incarnation of evil?

4. What does the mountain climb ordeal teach the youth of Pala and what happens afterwards?

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

6. How does the Rani perceive Palanese education?

7. Explain why Mrs. Narayan is a justified optimist.

8. What is the idea behind repetition in a religious nature?

9. What is the most dangerous element to recognize in children and why is it the most dangerous?

10. How does AI contribute to a better destiny for the people of Pala?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is the use of distance regarding landscapes the most important aspects of a religious painting, in the opinion of Vijaya? Do you agree with this logic? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Bahu believes that Pala is so perfect that it is an "affront to God." What do you think about this statement? Argue either for or against this statement in at least four paragraphs, using quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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

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