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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 Conway believe that makes him want to stay in Shangri-La?

2. What is Mallinson unable to do?

3. Why does Barnard decide he wants to stay there?

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

5. What does Conway learn about Lo-Tsen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Tell something about the formality of the meeting.

4. How does the High Lama say Conway will age if he stays in Shangri-La?

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

6. What does Miss Brinklow conclude about the valley?

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

8. How does Conway sidestep informing his friends about the conversation with the High Lama?

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

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 on survival in desperate situations. Using the plane crash, develop a plan for survival if the Tibetans do not show up. What suggestions would you have for what the survivors of a plane crash in a similar situation?

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 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.

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