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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 Master asks what the people would do if God were to command them to _______.

2. Over what city in Indiana is Richard flying when Chapter 2 begins?

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

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

5. The book says the true family is linked not by ___________ but by respect and joy in one another's lives.

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Donald W. Shimoda retire from being, according to the beginning of the story?

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

3. What passage can Shimoda not recall as Richard is flipping through the section on Perspective?

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

5. What cares nothing about human illusions and games?

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

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

8. What does Shimoda assure Richard about the training to be a Messiah?

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

10. Describe the character of Donald Shimoda.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The scene in which Shimoda uses the thought form to help make his point with Richard is a striking one.

Part 1: Describe the thought form that Shimoda uses to make his point with Richard.

Part 2: What is the purpose of the thought form tool in the teaching of a Master?

Part 3: What was the specific purpose of this thought form in relation to Richard's lessons?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of 'like attracting like' is another idea that continues to emerge and to develop as the story unfolds.

Part 1: Explain the idea of 'like attracts like.'

Part 2: What is the first example of like attracting like in this story?

Part 3: Cite at least two other ways in which 'like attracts like' in this story.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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