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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 can do anything because he _________ he knows.

2. Shimoda says he and Richard both ____________.

3. What does Richard continue to relive, hoping to change what has happened?

4. The vampire realizes that he alone makes a decision to ________ if he fails to drink blood.

5. What is the image revealed to be, according to Shimoda?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Richard respond to Shimoda's warning that he will lose 90% of his audience if he is not short?

3. What does Richard continue to do, though the outcome never changes?

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

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

6. What does Shimoda do after Richard states that he thinks he is finally beginning to understand the idea of walking through walls?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shimoda's plane is a unique one, one that Richard can not help but admire and desire.

Part 1: What kind of plane does Shimoda have?

Part 2: What is so special about Shimoda's plane?

Part 3: Why doesn't anyone besides Richard notice that Shimoda's plane is special?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The title of this story seems to be referenced at a number of points, but it doesn't always get fully explained to the reader.

Part 1: Why do you think the title of the book, Illusions?

Part 2: What are some of the illusions pointed out in this story?

Part 3: What is the importance of learning that the world is filled with illusions?

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