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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 does Dr. Robert say about western intellectuals?

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

3. What poet is mentioned?

4. What scientist does Will make an allusion to?

5. What is a Rakshasi?

Short Essay Questions

1. What horrible things befell Aunt Mary?

2. How does the Rani perceive Palanese education?

3. What is the symbolism of the Scarecrows? Quote from the book and then simplify.

4. What is Leela Rao's position on the island? What makes her important?

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

6. What is the advice to every pair of lovers?

7. What does Will say about what Colonel Dipa will bring to the island?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Put the section Will reads in "What's What" in chapter eleven into your own words. Explain what you think of the things mentioned therein and what significance it could possibly hold for the rest of the world.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss reasons why Will may have suddenly decided to admit to Susila his underhanded dealings. Why do you think Susila seems to have forgiven him so immediately? What is the real problem of Pala that she is aware of and why is it a major problem?

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