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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. Why does Conway not approach Lo-Tsen about his love for her?

2. What does Conway guess about the High Lama?

3. What agitates Mallinson one night?

4. What does Conway dislike about his former life?

5. What will Conway lose the longer he lives in Shangri-La?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain what the High Lama sees as the future of the world.

4. Why does Conway say that the lamasery library is not up to date?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 an essay on age as a state of mind rather than mere chronology. Discuss how certain young people seem old and many old people seem to be perpetually young. Explain what you think mental attitude has to do with the aging process.

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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