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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 is learning how to _________________ in this chapter.

2. Shimoda marvels at the way Richard never stops ____________ during their lessons and discussions.

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

4. Shimoda asks Richard if he thinks __________ would have said he could not play a guitar.

5. Richard tries a shorter answer: He allows both the ________ and himself to live as they choose.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What happens when Richard is refueling his plane?

9. What does Richard conclude about Shimoda and his relationship to the world?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The assassination of Shimoda has been alluded to throughout the book, though it's no less shocking when it does happen.

Part 1: Describe the scene in which Shimoda is killed.

Part 2: What is Richard's reaction to the killing of Shimoda?

Part 3: What is the result of Shimoda's assassination? What happened to Richard as a result?

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

Shimoda tries to test Richard's thinking to see how far along he has advanced in his training to become a Master.

Part 1: What is the question Richard is asked when Shimoda tests him in Chapter 15?

Part 2: What is the long-winded response that Richard gives in response to Shimoda's question?

Part 3: What is the more condensed answer Richard gives?

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