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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author do for a job right after graduation?
(a) Computer programmer.
(b) Practices law.
(c) Sells cars.
(d) Sells insurance.

2. What grant is Millman awarded?
(a) A land deed grant.
(b) A travel grant.
(c) A trust grant.
(d) A stock option grant.

3. What does Ruth say that gets Dan's attention as he is leaving the juice stand?
(a) Create a nice day.
(b) Nice is the day to create.
(c) Have a nice day.
(d) A nice day is having you.

4. What returns to Dan as he is healing?
(a) A renewed sense of urgency.
(b) A sense of anger at his stupidity.
(c) A new sense of direction.
(d) Peace.

5. For whom does Mitsu yell?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Mama Chia.
(c) Mama Johnson.
(d) Mrs. Fujimoto.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Mama Chia been speeding Dan's healing?

2. How does Millman finally decide to contact the woman whom Socrates mentioned?

3. Why does Dan enjoy spending time with Sachi?

4. When do Mama Chia's parents die?

5. What is the best definition for the Hawaiian word "kahuna?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the island of Molokai and why is it appropriate that Dan wash up on its shore?

2. Why do you think Sachi asks her little brother to tell her about God?

3. Dan says he would trade enlightenment for one glass of "pure, cool, quenching water." What do you think this says about the human condition?

4. Dan tries to stay awake and conscious because he's afraid of what might happen if he falls asleep. Do you think this is symbolic of anything?

5. Why does Dan decide to stop over in Hawaii and what do you think is the reason for his layover?

6. How has Mama Chia been healing Dan and what do you think of her method?

7. What does Dan do while in India?

8. What does Dan say about death and how do you think he will overcome his feelings about it?

9. Dan falls asleep, which could be what is called in literary terms, a "narrative contrivance." What do you think that means in context of this story and Dan falling asleep?

10. How does Dan feel about his personal connection to India?

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