The Dharma Bums Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Dharma Bums Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 is the name of the mountain by the cabin that takes Ray aback?

2. For how long does Ray continue to meditate in the woods?

3. Where does Ray stay for a little over a month after Japhy departs?

4. Who argues with the answer to #128 about her upcoming marriage?

5. What is the name of the dog Ray and his brother-in-law fight about?

Short Essay Questions

1. For how long do Japhy and Ray stay away from the party on their hike?

2. What does Ray dream about when he is sleeping during the night after Japhy and he begin their hike?

3. What do Ray and Japhy do when they begin to get bored of the party?

4. What does Ray realize he misses when he goes to Juarez and meets some people for drinking and smoking?

5. What is the vision Ray has in the fog while at Desolation Peak?

6. What realization does Ray have that truly makes him feel free?

7. What does Japhy do with his girlfriend who tries to board the boat with him to Japan?

8. What do Ray and Japhy do to help out Sean as he is providing accommodations for the both of them?

9. Why does Japhy want to introduce Ray to some friends at a lecture and discussion session?

10. How does Ray help his mother and her illness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At times, Ray seems to be almost a student of Japhy's, listening to everything he says and watching everything Japhy does.

Part 1: What does Ray want to learn from Japhy at the beginning of the manuscript?

Part 2: Is Japhy comfortable with the role of being a teacher? Why or why not?

Part 3: What does Japhy have to learn from Ray, as the story progresses?

Essay Topic 2

One's perception of one's self can often to lead to decisions that are based on image, rather than internal desire.

Part 1: In this story, how does Ray's perception of himself affect the way he lives his life?

Part 2: In this story, how does Japhy's reception of himself affect the way he chooses to live his life?

Part 3: Is it a good idea to make decisions based on how you want to be perceived? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of simplicity is another obvious idea that is tested and acknowledged as the story continues.

Part 1: What are Ray's ideas about simplicity? What are Japhy's ideas about simplicity?

Part 2: What are some examples of Ray and Japhy's adherence to simplicity?

Part 3: Why is living simply preferable to living any other way, according to these characters?

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