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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 does the High Lama want to know about Conway?

2. What does Chang say about anyone who falls in love with Lo-Tsen?

3. What does Conway also learn from the High Lama?

4. What has never happened before at Shangri-La?

5. How old was Father Perrault when he settled in the Valley in 1734?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Conway really decided to remain in Shangri-La?

2. How does Conway find himself leading a double life?

3. Tell what Chang informs Barnard when he asks for a newspaper.

4. After leaving on his own, why does Mallinson return to Shangri-La?

5. What does Miss Brinklow conclude about the valley?

6. Who does Barnard turn out to be?

7. Explain Conway's ambiguous reply when the High Lama invites him to remain forever in Shangri-La.

8. How is Conway amazed by the drawing of Henschell?

9. How do Mallinson's arguments cause Conway's dream of Shangri-La to dissolve away?

10. How does Chang relate his residence in Shangri-La?

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 a critique of the novel, LOST HORIZON. In your critique discuss the author's style of writing, the suspense in the story, the symbols and imagery he uses. Conclude your critique with a recommendation as to who should read this novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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