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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 say about Conway's condition after he stays there for several decades?

2. What has Chang seen when people try to leave Shangri-La?

3. How long is it before Conway sees the High Lama again?

4. Who was the monk who came to the Valley of the Blue Moon in the 18th Century?

5. What does Conway learn from Chang?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Conway find out information about Lo-Tsen?

2. What is Conway's guess that turns out to be correct?

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

4. Who does Barnard turn out to be?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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