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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 happens during her visit to her mother in the United States?

2. Who flies Rita to the next village visit?

3. Who dies shortly after Tu Nini?

4. Where does Rita plan to travel after Bali?

5. What does Rita think of sago, the main food staple of the tree village?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Rita's house in Vancouver.

2. What is Dr. Galdika like?

3. How does Rita feel about the hierarchy of the island?

4. What is Tu Man's relationship with Jan?

5. How does Rita feel about spirituality?

6. What do Jan and Rita think about the experience?

7. What is life like in Bali without Tu Aji?

8. What happens when the women go into a trance?

9. What would be the benefits of having a telephone in Kerambitan?

10. Rita visits her mom and is alarmed by her weakness. How does she react to her mother's health situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Name three different types of homes Rita encounters on her travels. Compare and contrast the dwellings.

Essay Topic 2

When Rita initially begins to travel on her own, what are some of the difficulties she faces physically? What are some of the difficulties she faces emotionally? How does she overcome the difficulties?

Essay Topic 3

How does Rita feel about the role of women in the cultures she visits? Use examples from the entire book.

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