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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. When they meet a German scientist, what does he do?

2. Describe THE CELESTINE PROPHECY.

3. Who is Wayne Dobson whom the narrator meets on the flight to Peru?

4. What happens as the narrator enters the hotel and sees Dobson?

5. What will the restlessness cause people to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dobson have to say about history?

2. As Wil and the narrator head out, what advice does he offer the narrator?

3. Why is Charlene so interested in giving this Manuscript information to the narrator?

4. Explain how Redfield introduces the element of suspense in his novel.

5. Describe the example of the Fourth Insight at work when Wil, Reneau, and the narrator have dinner together.

6. What does the narrator do when he becomes aware of being followed?

7. Who is Sarah and how does she begin telling the narrator about the third Insight?

8. Describe the breakthrough the narrator has while Sarah is confronting the German scientists.

9. Explain the effect Jensen has on the narrator and how Wil gets him away.

10. Why does Dobson say he is returning to Peru?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on restlessness. In the novel, the First Insight attributes restlessness as the first step toward gaining a higher spirituality. In reality, there are may outcomes of restlessness. Describe good outcomes like great inventions that came from the restless ind of the inventor. Describe bad outcomes like actions of restless criminals.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on parables. In the essay explain how parables make it easier for people to understand a deeper meaning. On a very basic level, you might want to refer to some of Aesop's fables.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about searching for deeper meanings. In your essay discuss how such a search is never ending. Explain why, even in a religious sense, it is not possible for a person to ever learn everything there is to know.

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