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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. The book says that clouds do not know why they _____ as they do.

2. The mind, or imagination, is life's _____________, according to Richard's observations.

3. What does Richard try to float in the air, just for fun?

4. When the creature wants to let go of the river, others tell him that he will be killed faster by letting go than by __________.

5. Shimoda says: Once one learns what the world is and how it works, one _________ performs so-called miracles.

Short Essay Questions

1. What do gypsy fliers need in order to fly their planes and to land them in the fields?

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

3. When Richard cannot vaporize clouds, what does he realize about the process?

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

5. Describe the character of Donald Shimoda.

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

7. Why is Shimoda suddenly furious with Richard about his question about the landing?

8. What does Richard do in order to readjust to the loneliness of not having Shimoda around?

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

10. What does Richard dream about before he is awakened at 3:00 A.M., happy about the dream?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The references to Christianity are many in this book. They allow the reader to see the similarities in the stories, as well as some obvious differences.

Part 1: Cite at least two scenes that might be comparable to Biblical stories.

Part 2: Might Shimoda be the person some call Jesus? Why or why not?

Part 3: What does this book seem to be saying about the idea of religion?

Essay Topic 2

The book Shimoda gives to Richard reveals as many questions as the answers it provides to a person who reads it.

Part 1: What might this Savior's Manual be akin to in real life? What books in real life might provide the same counsel?

Part 2: Why might Richard need to be given a book to learn from, rather than being taught what he needs to know?

Part 3: Why doesn't the book give direct answers to those who read it?

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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