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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. Individual three's philosophy is close to what school of thought?
(a) Russian Marxism.
(b) Italian Fascism.
(c) American Democracy.
(d) German Nazism.

2. What would have been the result of the second individual's trial, if it had gone according to plan?
(a) A renewed sense of family closeness.
(b) A reevaluation of the foster care system.
(c) A new public awareness of propaganda mechanisms.
(d) A reevaluation of the criminal justice system.

3. In Chapter 6, to whom does Johor teach some of the basic tenets of Canopean civilization?
(a) Benjamin and Rachel.
(b) Suzannah and Rachel.
(c) David and Sais.
(d) Ben and Rilla.

4. What was Taufiq's name when he incarnated on Shikasta?
(a) Jason Urbane.
(b) Benjamin Sherban.
(c) James Sheridan.
(d) John Brent-Oxford.

5. Who is tapping the energies of Rohanda, in Chapter 6?
(a) The Giants.
(b) The Canopeans.
(c) The Puttiorians.
(d) The Shammat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Taufiq as a result of his chosen profession?

2. The Canopeans' choice to split the Natives is reminiscent of what story from the Old Testament?

3. What is the Shammat transmitter made of?

4. How many concentric shells does Shikasta contain?

5. What does Johor say about the religion of the white races in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Shikasta described at the beginning of the novel?

2. What is reported in Chapter 9 regarding the genetics of Shikasta's population?

3. Rohanda was divided among what civilizations?

4. Who is Taufiq?

5. Who are the Giants?

6. Who is Johor, and what is his job?

7. What comments does Johor make about the white races in Chapter 13?

8. What does Johor do when he finds Ben and Sais in Chapter 6?

9. What is said in Chapter 8 regarding World War II?

10. How would John Brent-Oxford have defended individual two, and what would the result of the trial have been?

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