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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. Taufiq was incarnated on Shikasta after what war?

2. What was the second individual's childhood like?

3. What makes Shikasta unusual?

4. What concept are the Giants unable to understand?

5. What do the "primitive" peoples do, after the Second World War?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is said about religion in Chapter 10?

2. Who is Taufiq?

3. Who was the first individual introduced in Chapter 11, and what would John Brent-Oxford have done for her as a lawyer?

4. What event in Chapter 9 parallels a story from the Old Testament?

5. Who does Johor find on the outskirts of Zone Six, in Chapter 12?

6. What is the Canopean view of the 20th century?

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

8. What is reported in Chapter 9 regarding the Natives, Dwarves and Elves?

9. Who is the individual known as "The Brand"?

10. How did individual eight's life end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Johor describes the religion of the whites, presumably some form of Christianity, as being the most bigoted religion in human history. What can we infer, as a result of this description, about the author's attitude toward organized religion? Why does she describe this religion in such a negative fashion? What, specifically, does Johor dislike about this religion? What are his suggestions for improving it, and why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

The Giants are introduced to Shikasta by the Canopeans, who are attempting to hasten the evolution of the Natives. How do the Canopeans think that the Giants will help? What is the nature of the relationship that exists between the Natives and the Giants? Why? How do the Giants feel about being put on Shikasta? What happens to the Giants after Shikasta is cut off from the Lock? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Rilla was a friend of Johor's, who incarnates with him on Shikasta to help him accomplish his mission. How does she know Johor? How does he convince her to incarnate with him? What is her role in Shikasta's future? How is she different from George? What is her relationship with him after they incarnate? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

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