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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 he wakes up, what does Conway see out his window?

2. Who makes up the inhabitants of the lamasery at Shangri-La?

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

4. As they start down, how does the weather change?

5. What does Chang say Shangri-La avoids?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what is foremost on Mallinson's mind.

2. Who arrives and talks about a plane that once went missing in Baskul?

3. What is the conversation Chang and Conway have?

4. What do they witness when the plane stops to refuel?

5. Explain the speculation about where they are while in the air after refueling.

6. How does Mallinson interrupt the conversation at dinner?

7. Briefly describe the surprise entertainment they are provided with.

8. How had Rutherford found Conway some time ago?

9. Describe what it is that Rutherford leaves with Green that night.

10. What raises questions among the passengers on the plane?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on fear. Using Mallinson as an example, describe the fear of being caught in unusual circumstances that you may not understand. Make a real life comparison to fearing such things as navigating your way around a new city.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on why you think the idea of Shangri-La is so appealing to many people. Include how the very name has come to mean an ideal living situation. Give your opinion about the validity of looking for a Shangri-La on Earth.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about how you would feel surrounded by great art, music, and literature without having to work for a living and having all the time you need to enjoy those things. In your essay detail the art, music, and literature you would want to have in your collection.

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