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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 asks Richard if he can name anyone who _____________.

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

3. When Richard asks if Shimoda's death had to happen, what does Shimoda have to say?

4. Shimoda tells the woman on the phone that he does not know it, but finds it fun ___________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the woman caller say about the idea of "doing what you want?"

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

6. Why does Richard dream about airplanes when he is sleeping?

7. What does Shimoda declare about humans in general? What are they capable of?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The two main characters in this story - Richard and Shimoda - are the central focus of the story, even though this is a story about the idea of illusions.

Part 1: Describe the character of Richard at the start of the story.

Part 2: Describe the character of Shimoda.

Part 3: How do each of the characters change during the course of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Although he used to be a Messiah, Shimoda seems to have troubles controlling his patience. This seems to be in conflict with what he can do for Richard.

Part 1: Describe one instance in which Shimoda becomes impatient with Richard.

Part 2: What might be the reason for Shimoda becoming so impatient with Richard?

Part 3: How does Shimoda's impatience help Richard's progress? How does it hurt Richard's progress?

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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