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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. Shimoda says that Richard's _________ proves he will do what he wants, even if it hurts someone.

2. Shimoda says that Richard needs to be more __________ in his thinking.

3. Another caller says that Shimoda is a ____________, and Shimoda agrees with him.

4. What is Richard's answer about the question of why he dreams about airplanes?

5. Richard could play any instrument by giving up his ______________ that he cannot play.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the vision that Shimoda walks back with after walking toward the shadow?

2. What does Richard find difficult about the idea of knowing that he knows everything?

3. Why did Shimoda add the gore of a shotgun death?

4. What does Richard answer to Shimoda's question of how Richard can expect to impress the workday world when he runs around as a gypsy pilot?

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

6. What does Shimoda announce is the reason for Richard being here?

7. When does Shimoda confess to feeling lonely in his life?

8. What is the concise answer Richard gives to Shimoda's question from #45?

9. What is Richard doing when he overhears his boyhood favorite song, Greensleeves?

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

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 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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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