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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Conway dislike about his former life?
(a) having drinks with officials and preparing reports
(b) keeping his fiance happy
(c) the long hours of work
(d) being kept in an inferior position

2. What does Chang do after he delivers Conway to the High Lama?
(a) stands guard at the door
(b) takes a seat next to the High Lama
(c) makes tea
(d) leaves them alone

3. Who among the group says he will not be missed?
(a) Wayland
(b) Mallinson
(c) Barnard
(d) Conway

4. What social event happens that Conway is familiar with?
(a) a repast of sweet cakes
(b) a moment of silence
(c) a tea ceremony
(d) bowing low

5. Where is the opening scene of the novel?
(a) a flight to Baskul, a town in Persia
(b) Tempelhof Airport near Berlin
(c) at Heathrow Airport in London
(d) a plane out of India

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Conway credit with having taken a lot out of him?

2. What is special about the French lama, Alphonse Briac?

3. When they are in sight of the lamasery, what do they see?

4. In subsequent meetings, what do Conway and the High Lama discuss?

5. What does the pilot do when he regains consciousness?

(see the answer key)

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