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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Taufiq was incarnated on Shikasta after what war?
(a) The Russo-American War.
(b) World War I.
(c) The American Civil War.
(d) World War II.

2. Who does Johor find in Chapter 12?
(a) David and Sais.
(b) Ben and Sais.
(c) David and Rilla.
(d) Ben and Rilla.

3. What did the Sirian Empire do on Rohanda?
(a) Attempted to interact with the Natives, but eventually declared war on them.
(b) Built cities, and attempted to settle it.
(c) Sent all of their exiled prisoners there.
(d) Performed plant and animal experimentation.

4. How does Johor feel about the state of Shikasta, upon his return?
(a) He is saddened.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is happy.
(d) He is angry.

5. What is individual eight's profession?
(a) Immigrant worker in a small town.
(b) Agent of the Shammat.
(c) Immigration agent for Canopea.
(d) Terrorist and criminal.

6. Generally speaking, what is the most important rule of Canopus?
(a) Patriotism.
(b) Pride.
(c) Love.
(d) Nationalism.

7. According to Johor, in his report in Chapter 13, what did the white races do?
(a) Monopolized trade and travel.
(b) Conquered the southern continents.
(c) Refused to assimilate with the Giants.
(d) Exterminated the other races.

8. In Chapter 9, Johor interacts with a man who is clearly what Old Testament figure?
(a) Moses.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Elijah.
(d) Abraham.

9. Who is Jarsum?
(a) Another Canopean emissary.
(b) Johor's brother.
(c) The leader of the Giants.
(d) A Shammat agent.

10. The Canopeans decide to split the Natives' what, in Chapter 9?
(a) Religions.
(b) Genders.
(c) Languages.
(d) Continents.

11. What is the Shammat transmitter made of?
(a) Creatonin.
(b) Unobtainium.
(c) Effluon 3.
(d) Uridium.

12. How many concentric shells does Shikasta contain?
(a) Seven.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

13. What is the fourth individual's nickname?
(a) The Gun.
(b) The Crow.
(c) The Jackal.
(d) The Brand.

14. What is the condition of the Shikastan cities in Chapter 9?
(a) They are slowly being rebuilt.
(b) They are still uninhabitable.
(c) They no longer exist.
(d) They are back to normal.

15. Johor communicates with Taufiq, and is able to get Taufiq to make what change?
(a) After a long stretch of animosity, he becomes friendly with the Canopeans.
(b) Taufiq abandons his chosen profession in favor of the one he was intended for.
(c) He agrees to return to the Canopean embassy, and act as a liaison for Shikasta.
(d) He remembers who he is, and what his mission on Shikasta is.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Johor have to spend extra time on Shikasta?

2. What is the relationship between the Giants and Natives on Shikasta?

3. The ceremony discussed by Johor in Chapter 13 originated in what country?

4. Why are the Giants on Shikasta?

5. What does the second individual become?

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