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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 _____ does not need Shimoda to tell anyone how the world works, so Shimoda could have said nothing.

2. What is the name of the host on the talk show Shimoda and Richard are on?

3. What does Shimoda have to say about the idea of people destroying the earth?

4. Richard wants to add that everyone can do as he or she pleases, so long as we don't ___________.

5. Shimoda tests Richard by questioning his value as a part of society when he runs around as a ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Shimoda think is a great way to run the universe?

2. When the woman caller demands to know how Shimoda can say the things he does, what does he respond?

3. What does the host of the Jeff Sykes Talk Show suggest about gypsy piloting?

4. What causes Richard to threaten violence to the vision Shimoda shows to Richard?

5. What is the question Richard then formulates when he begins to do the thing which is the answer to #33?

6. What does Shimoda answer when Richard declares being a Master to be frustrating as hell?

7. What does Richard ask Shimoda as they are eating at a cafe in Ryerson, Ohio?

8. What is a thought form used for, according to Shimoda?

9. What does Shimoda tell Richard to do in order to help Richard get straight answers from him?

10. How does Shimoda respond when the talk show host infers the idea that gypsy piloting is illegal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The scene in which Richard and Shimoda go to the movies is an interesting one, one that seems to have a number of layers to it - as well as lessons.

Part 1: Describe the scene in which Richard and Shimoda go to the movies.

Part 2: How does Shimoda challenge Richard when they are at the movie?

Part 3: What does Richard learn from going to the movies with Shimoda?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of a Messiah being able to quit is a unique idea in the eyes of most readers.

Part 1: How is the term Messiah defined in this story?

Part 2: Why does Shimoda want to quit his position as a Messiah?

Part 3: How does Shimoda end up quitting his role as the Master or Messiah?

Essay Topic 3

Richard does have troubles with the idea of walking through walls, even though he has done a number of other things that have proven to him that it can be possible.

Part 1: What are some of the ways in which Richard has begun to break down his ideas of what is real and what is illusion?

Part 2: Why can't Richard make the jump from what he has done to walking through walls?

Part 3: Why doesn't Shimoda just give Richard an answer as to how to walk through walls?

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