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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. When Sanders joins the three men, what does he talk about?
(a) the evacuation of Baskul
(b) gold mining
(c) the threat of war
(d) the price of oil

2. What is the loud noise they hear?
(a) the tail breaks off
(b) the wings fall off
(c) the landing gear collapses
(d) a tire explodes

3. What is surprising about the facilities at Shangri-La?
(a) it stays warm without fire
(b) it glows in the dark
(c) it has modern tiles and fixtures
(d) it sways with the winds

4. As they start down, how does the weather change?
(a) it gets much colder
(b) it starts to rain
(c) the wind dies down
(d) the sun comes out

5. What sound do they hear as they climb?
(a) the cry of yaks
(b) rumbling drums
(c) avalanches
(d) planes overhead

Short Answer Questions

1. When he wakes up, what does Conway see out his window?

2. What are some of the treasures Conway enjoys at Shangri-La?

3. As they take off, what does Mallinson observe and mention to Conway?

4. Why are the British evacuating white residents from Baskul to Peshawar?

5. What do Green, Rutherford, and Tertius have in common?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Mallinson bothered a second time on the flight?

2. What is the conversation Chang and Conway have?

3. Why does Conway believe Chang may be ill?

4. Describe what the survivors of the plane crash see coming toward them.

5. Briefly describe the surprise entertainment they are provided with.

6. Who was on the plane that disappeared?

7. Why does Conway start leading the group in a particular direction?

8. What is the book about that Green wrote and Rutherford had read?

9. What raises questions among the passengers on the plane?

10. Who arrives and talks about a plane that once went missing in Baskul?

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