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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Conway not approach Lo-Tsen about his love for her?
(a) he fears rejection
(b) he feels there is plenty of time
(c) he doesn't think about it
(d) he wants to worship her afar

2. What was the monk's condition when he reached the valley?
(a) suffering amnesia
(b) hungry but mobile
(c) healthy but tired
(d) near death

3. What does Conway next discover about Mallinson?
(a) He is interested in Lo-Tsen
(b) He wants to become a lama
(c) He has been stealing artifacts
(d) He has deicded he wants to stay

4. As his dream of Shangri-La dissolves, what does Conway agree to do?
(a) cause an avalanche to bury Shangri-La
(b) tell Chang good-bye
(c) never tell anyone about Shangri-La
(d) go with Mallinson

5. What has Mallinson done to organize an escape?
(a) paid some porters in advance
(b) bribed a man from the valley
(c) found some maps
(d) bought some fur-lined clothes

Short Answer Questions

1. Before he dies, what does the High Lama give to Conway?

2. After Conway tells Mallinson what he knows about Shangri-La, what does Mallinson think about Conway?

3. What does Conway admit about himself?

4. What does Conway learn about Lo-Tsen?

5. What does Conway dislike about his former life?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Dominican monk who came to the Blue Moon Valley in 1734.

2. Explain what the High Lama sees as the future of the world.

3. Why does Barnard announce that he wants to stay in Shangri-La?

4. What is the valley like?

5. How do they get to visit the Valley of the Blue Moon down below Shangri-La?

6. How does Conway sidestep informing his friends about the conversation with the High Lama?

7. Briefly describe the information Chang gives Conway and the others.

8. Tell something about the formality of the meeting.

9. Briefly describe Conway's feelings about being invited to speak with the High Lama.

10. Who does Barnard turn out to be?

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