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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. Where is the opening scene of the novel?

2. Who in the group is most anxious to get away from Shangri-La?

3. What do Mallinson and Miss Brinklow conclude about the pilot?

4. Why do they not talk much on the way to the lamasery?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the novel begin?

3. How does Chang discuss the practices and beliefs of the lamas?

4. How is Mallinson bothered a second time on the flight?

5. How had Rutherford found Conway some time ago?

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

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

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

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

10. What is the question Conway asks of the group of Britons and one American?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on exploring. Using the American hiker as an example, discuss the most interesting and exciting things you feel about trekking in unexplored areas. Tell where you would like to explore. Is it on earth or in outer space?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay giving your opinion whether or not a Utopian society is possible. Explain your reasons and give examples where possible.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining how the story of LOST HORIZON could be adapted into a science fiction story. What would be the setting for Shangri-La?

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