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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 happens when they attempt to speak to the pilot?

2. On a walk, what does Conway overhear about how they were brought to Shangri-La?

3. If they cannot have guides out of the mountain, what does Mallinson demand next?

4. What is the name Conway reads on his bathtub?

5. After climbing up the mountain, what do they face next?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Barnard say he will not be missed?

2. What do the other passengers appreciate about Conway?

3. How does the plane finally land in the middle of the mountain range.

4. What is the book about that Green wrote and Rutherford had read?

5. What does Miss Brinklow say she has heard about Tibetans?

6. Why does Conway believe Chang may be ill?

7. How are the men carrying the old man dressed?

8. Why is it better than they are not still in Baskul?

9. How does Mallinson interrupt the conversation at dinner?

10. Give Mallinson's reply to Conway's question.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining what you think happened to Karakal, the lamasery, and Blue Moon to make them disappear without a trace. Does the shape of Karakal suggest it might have been a volcano?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the imagery in LOST HORIZON. Describe the use of color, sights, and sounds are presented in the novel. Mention the specific images that resonate with your imagination.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on what you think caused Conway's strange behavior after leaving Shangri-La? Is it regret? Is it guilt? Is it the fear of again being put into an unwanted leadership situation? Or some other reason?

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