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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. What movie does Shimoda suggest they go to see when they are done with their dinner?

2. Where does the Master, as referenced in the title, originally have a job when he is found to be a Messiah?

3. What section does Richard read about first when he is given the book by Shimoda?

4. From what state does the Master in question in this book emerge?

5. Who refuses to fly when they arrive at Shimoda and Richard's setup area?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why hasn't returning to normal life been easy for Shimoda?

2. Describe the character of Donald Shimoda.

3. What is the non-miracle that Shimoda wants Richard to see?

4. What does Shimoda claim to Richard when they first meet?

5. What does Richard see for the first time in years when he is flying over Ferris, Indiana?

6. What does Richard do in order to stop himself from thinking?

7. What leaves Richard dumbfounded after he tries to impress Shimoda with a show-off landing?

8. What does Richard answer when Shimoda asks him why he is at the movie?

9. What does Shimoda say when Richard asks him why no one likes his pan-bread?

10. What message from the book does Richard think does not apply to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This book is a journey for the reader as much as it is a journey for Richard. But Richard's journey seems to take a few turns here and there.

Part 1: What is the point at which Richard seems to accept his spiritual journey?

Part 2: At which points does Richard seem to disbelieve the idea he can become a Master?

Part 3: Does Richard seem to be a good candidate to be a Master? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Shimoda's quitting his role as the Mechanic Messiah or the American Avatar is one that continues to show readers a new side of being all knowing and all powerful.

Part 1: Why has Shimoda decided to come back to everyday life as a pilot after being the Master?

Part 2: What are some of the problems with coming back to everyday life after having been a Messiah?

Part 3: What is Shimoda's opinion of Jesus and his role as a Messiah? What does he think about the idea of Jesus quitting his job?

Essay Topic 3

The idea of magnetizing is another lesson that Richard needs to learn as he is becoming a master.

Part 1: Describe the idea of magnetizing.

Part 2: Describe Richard's first attempt at magnetizing.

Part 3: What does Shimoda say Richard should have done in order to make Richard's magnetizing attempt more successful?

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