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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. If they cannot have guides out of the mountain, what does Mallinson demand next?

2. What does Chang say is the core of their belief in Shangri-La?

3. What does the pilot do when he regains consciousness?

4. What is Captain Charles Mallinson's position?

5. What does Mallinson insist on?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Conway believe Chang may be ill?

2. Give Mallinson's reply to Conway's question.

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

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

5. What does Miss Brinklow say she has heard about Tibetans?

6. How does the novel begin?

7. How does Miss Brinklow surprise the other passengers?

8. How is the traveling going up the mountains?

9. Why is it better than they are not still in Baskul?

10. What is the question Conway asks of the group of Britons and one American?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on fear. Using Mallinson as an example, describe the fear of being caught in unusual circumstances that you may not understand. Make a real life comparison to fearing such things as navigating your way around a new city.

Essay Topic 2

Write a critique of the novel, LOST HORIZON. In your critique discuss the author's style of writing, the suspense in the story, the symbols and imagery he uses. Conclude your critique with a recommendation as to who should read this novel.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the weakness of anecdotal evidence. Explain why it is never proof but supports an emotional need for explanations. Use the fact that Conway accepted everything the High Lama and Chang told him without question.

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