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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does WIll react to the Rani's letter?
(a) With inner violent anger
(b) With indifference
(c) With joy
(d) With the calm air of servitude

2. What system is affected by the ololiuqui seeds?
(a) The reticular system
(b) The somatic system
(c) The reproductive system
(d) The sensory system

3. What makes Murugan glow with enthusiasm?
(a) A German engineered tank
(b) An Italian style motor scooter
(c) An Italian Style coupe speedster
(d) A Russian prototype grenade launcher

4. Why didn't the Palanese ever export his work?
(a) They bought it all
(b) They like his work too much to export it
(c) His work was never copywritten
(d) They are ashamed of his work, so never let the public see it

5. What was significant about Gobind's grandmother?
(a) She was a gifted medium and lived until ninety-six
(b) She was an oracle
(c) She was incredibly intelligent
(d) She was extremely maternal and very healthy

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Will want to call out to the Rani?

2. How did Will feel the moment Molly died?

3. What should Murugan have been studying?

4. What was Murugan doing while everyone else was having a vision?

5. What is the benefit of being able to enter deep trances?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the mountain climb ordeal teach the youth of Pala and what happens afterwards?

2. What is the most dangerous element to recognize in children and why is it the most dangerous?

3. How does Murugan's interest in consumer goods benefit Colonel Dipa?

4. What is the difference between the Palanese use of Pavlovian conditioning versus the rest of the world?

5. Why do the Palanese accept the use of symbolism in religion, though don't encourage it?

6. What does Will say about what Colonel Dipa will bring to the island?

7. What is Will's incarnation of evil?

8. What is the symbolism of the Scarecrows? Quote from the book and then simplify.

9. Why does Mrs. Rao believe that Pala is the place for stupid people?

10. What is the advice to every pair of lovers?

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