ANSWER KEY

1.) c

2.) a

3.) c

4.) c

5.) a

6.) c

7.) a

8.) c

9.) a

10.) b

11.) c

12.) b

13.) c

14.) c

15.) a

ESSAY TOPICS - BOOK REPORT IDEAS

1. Explain the purpose of the lamasery at Shangri-La according to Father Perrault. Why does he feel that this must be their purpose?

2. Discuss the character of Conway, and why he was the perfect choice for a new High Lama.


3. Contrast Conway's character to Mallinson's. Why did Conway finally feel Mallinson should leave the valley?


4. Discuss the character of Barnard. How did he prove to be a decent citizen in spite of his reputation?


5. Discuss the character of Roberta Brinklow. Why is Shangri-La a perfect answer to the purpose of her life?


6. Explain how the four passengers ended up in Shangri-La, and why they were purposely brought there.


7. Explain how the Austrian, Henschall, helped to bring the purpose of Shangri-La to fruition. How did he die, and what might be the reason this tragedy occurred?

8. Why did Father Perrault choose Conway to be the next High Lama? Why was he the perfect choice?


9. Discuss whether you believe Conway's choice to leave the valley was the right one or not? Give several reasons why.


10. How is this novel a reflection of the author's fears for his world in 1933 when he published it? How was he a kind of reader of the future?

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