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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. Religious rituals grow out of mystical experimentation by brave scouts who become ____________, according to the writing in this book.

2. What does Liz want to complete before she is with Felipe or with any other man in the world?

3. Liz finds out she does not need to change her natural character in order to be ___________ in her life.

4. What is the nickname that Liz desires to have at the Ashram, though life has other plans for her?

5. What is the reassignment that Liz receives the morning after deciding that she wants to do something different with her time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Liz have to tell Ketut in order for him to show some sort of recognition of her?

2. What does Liz remember Richard telling her about finding love and getting back her sexual power?

3. What does Liz say when Felipe asks if they should have an affair together?

4. To what does the plumber/poet from New Zealand liken divorce when a group begins to discuss this idea?

5. What is the turiya state which Liz is trying to achieve in the course of her time at the Ashram?

6. What does Ketut do for the people who come to him as a healer from the area and surrounding areas?

7. What does Mario do when Liz arrives in Indonesia for the last location of her journey?

8. What is the problem that Wayan is suffering, which she shares with Liz during their time together?

9. What happens to Liz's prayers when she is becoming more clear about what she wants from her life?

10. What does Ketut say about the palm reading of Felipe when he meets him for the first time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Ketut figure in the story is one who is almost stereotypical, with the looks he has and the way that he is described in his actions.

Part 1: Do you think the gurus are important and valuable people in the world?

Part 2: Why do you think people continue to seek out gurus to help them in their lives?

Part 3: Do you think you would ever seek out a guru in your own life? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Lucca talks about how he cannot imagine living anywhere but Rome where his mama lives.

Part 1: Why do you think Lucca wants to always live near his family?

Part 2: Do you think it's healthy to live your entire life in one place? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think your life might change if you knew today that you were not going to live anywhere but where you are now?

Essay Topic 3

During her work with the Guru, Liz is told that she needs to pray several times a day, and recite certain prayers.

Part 1: Why do you think Liz decides to follow all of the instructions she receives?

Part 2: Why do you think it's important to pray several times a day?

Part 3: Do you think you could stick to praying multiple times per day?

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