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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. In an interview with George Kerkoven, Pila discusses the healing power of what?

2. What is the name of the third angle in following the Golden Path, dealing with energy?

3. Who does Pila believe will also return to the Indian tribes, based on his heritage and faith?

4. Pila writes that happiness is a manifestation of what?

5. According to Pila, the Hawaiian Islands represent a place where there is a tear in the fabric of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is at the top of the mountain at Saddle Road?

2. What is the Edge of Eternity? Describe this place.

3. What were the three angles for observing the Golden Rule by the ancient Hawaiians?

4. What does Pila believe will take place in the "enlightenment," in addition to the Hawaiian legends?

5. How does the Angel Lady envision the angels?

6. How does Pila describe huna and the Hawaiian beliefs in Chapter 12?

7. How does Pila describe the differences in energy flow in Chapter 9?

8. How do the three aspects of the psyche work together?

9. What are heiaus?

10. What is Saddle Road?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the "typical" vacation in Hawaii as illustrated by Pila. Compare this with Pila's vision of the ideal vacation in Hawaii.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Pila's ritual for those who seek to come honor Pele. What takes place and where?

Essay Topic 3

How does Pila describe the state of the modern world in The Secrets and Mysteries of Hawaii? What are his suggestions for appeasing it?

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