The Dharma Bums Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Dharma Bums Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Japhy tells Ray: _____ karma automatically produces ________ karma.

2. What is Ray's shadow ringed by one day after a deluge of rain?

3. Where do Japhy and one of the owners of the house work during the day?

4. What kind of person is the fiance of Japhy's sister?

5. Who do the men around him tell stories of when they realize who Ray knows?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Rhoda's fiance as Ray sees him at their first meeting.

2. What do Ray and Japhy do when they begin to get bored of the party?

3. What does Japhy's father do when he arrives at the party for Japhy's going away?

4. What does Ray's brother-in-law think about his time in the woods and in the house?

5. Why does Japhy want to introduce Ray to some friends at a lecture and discussion session?

6. Where is Ray's lookout location to be situated?

7. Where is Japhy living when Ray finally finds him along his journey?

8. How does Ray get from El Paso to Los Angeles?

9. What realization does Ray have that truly makes him feel free?

10. For how long does Ray continue to meditate in the woods?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of 'yabyum' is one that is not only mysterious in the beginning of the story, but also even more mysterious as it is 'revealed' to Ray.

Part 1: How is the idea of yabyum defined by Japhy?

Part 2: How is Ray introduced to the idea of yabyum?

Part 3: Does yabyum seem to be truly experienced by these men? Or is it just an excuse to have sex as often as possible? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

One of the basic tenets of Buddhism is the practice of compassion for others. In giving of one's self, one can attain true enlightenment and peace.

Part 1: How do the characters in the story define the idea of compassion?

Part 2: Describe at least two instances in which one character is compassionate to another character.

Part 3: Do the characters in the story seem to be able to be compassionate to each other? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

At times, Ray seems to be almost a student of Japhy's, listening to everything he says and watching everything Japhy does.

Part 1: What does Ray want to learn from Japhy at the beginning of the manuscript?

Part 2: Is Japhy comfortable with the role of being a teacher? Why or why not?

Part 3: What does Japhy have to learn from Ray, as the story progresses?

(see the answer keys)

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