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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. Who does Tenkyi call about the Nameless Saint but receive no answer from?

2. What does Tenkyi often make for Dolma?

3. Where does Lhamo move after her marriage?

4. What does Lhamo always put in the tea of her homeland?

5. What does Ashang Migmar ask Lhamo to do in Part IV that surprises her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Samphel break Lhamo's heart in Part IV?

2. Who sponsors Tenkyi's schooling?

3. Who in the camp helps set up Tenkyi's schooling?

4. What has become of Samphel in Part III?

5. What does Tenkyi end up doing when she gets to the Cabrini mansion with the ku?

6. In Part IV, what is the relationship between Tashi and Tenkyi?

7. In Part III, where is Tenkyi finally set to go?

8. What is the traditional drink Tibetans have and what is it made with?

9. Why do people need to keep lamps burning around a recently deceased body in Tibetan tradition?

10. What is one way some Tibetan exiles make money in Part III?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Lama describe the meaning and symbolism of the ku (the Nameless Saint) to Ama, Lhamor, Tenkyi, and Dolma? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Lama describe Dolma's frustrations over Western scholars' approach to studying and writing about Tibet? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What role does education play in upward mobility for the characters in this novel, and what happens to Tenkyi's promise as a star students? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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