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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. According to Masha in Chapter 59, what is essential for rapid spiritual progress?

2. During his psychedelic therapy in Chapter 43, Ben compared his new wealth to what animal?

3. Following Jessica's surprise announcement, how does Yao feel?

4. During his psychedelic therapy in Chapter 43, what does Ben say he misses?

5. According to Frances, what motivates Masha in Chapter 50?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Carmel tell Frances about her life before children in Chapter 60?

2. What plans had Masha had for herself following the success of her new protocol?

3. How does Masha finally lose all control over Yao?

4. What does the group realize about the fire? Who realizes the door is unlocked?

5. What does Frances experience during the psychedelic therapy? What does she learn about herself?

6. What secrets do Heather and Zoe share during the psychedelic therapy? How does Napoleon feel about learning their secrets?

7. What does Tony experience during the psychedelic therapy?

8. What does Carmel experience during the psychedelic therapy? What does she learn about herself?

9. How has Napoleon changed following the psychedelic therapy?

10. What game does Masha want the guests to play? What must they do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Masha’s key to transformation revolves around the guests experiencing “a dark night of the soul.” How does she ensure that each guest experiences a “dark night,” and is this technique effective? Analyze the effectiveness of her methods using three characters from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

What might have happened to Frances had she never attended the retreat at Tranquillum House? Argue for an alternative reality based on what the reader knows of her history, actions, and beliefs.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of Ben’s Lamborghini as it pertains to the lives of Ben and Jessica.

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