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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 Rita think of sago, the main food staple of the tree village?

2. What is missing from Rita's life after she returns to Bali?

3. What job does Rita do while living in Dayu Raka's house?

4. What impact does Han's wound have on the group?

5. How does Rita feel after her Irian Jaya experience?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the housing situation in which Rita, finds herself on Bali.

2. What is a common problem that Rita observes in the children of the villages through which she travels?

3. What is it that Rita does not like about Hans?

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

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

6. How does Rita use music when she is going on the trek?

7. What is Dr. Galdika like?

8. Describe Rita's house in Vancouver.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout her travels, Rita discovers that she is unique not only as a nomad, but as a female nomad. How does this make her feel about herself? How does it make her feel about women in general? How does it impact women who hear her stories?

Essay Topic 2

Rita believes strongly in helping others wherever possible. Cite some examples of times she uses her own abilities to help others. Identify some times when others reach out to help her.

Essay Topic 3

What are some ways a suppressed culture can recover? Give an example of one such culture and offer information on how the culture has been reawakened.

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