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

2. The vampire is free to __________ however he wants, and the choices go on and on

3. What frightens Richard as he and Shimoda are talking that night?

4. Shimoda says that Richard has failed to realize he is already _________ and has always been.

5. What is the name of the hardware store where Richard is shopping for plane parts?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is the song from Richard's boyhood such a strange occurrence?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Shimoda say about the talents and skills Richard and he have?

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

Shimoda's quitting his role as the Mechanic Messiah or the American Avatar is one that continues to show readers a new side of being all knowing and all powerful.

Part 1: Why has Shimoda decided to come back to everyday life as a pilot after being the Master?

Part 2: What are some of the problems with coming back to everyday life after having been a Messiah?

Part 3: What is Shimoda's opinion of Jesus and his role as a Messiah? What does he think about the idea of Jesus quitting his job?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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