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

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

3. Richard believes being a Master is ____________.

4. Shimoda tries to explain to Richard that __________ does not affect reality.

5. Richard recalls how it easy it was for him to learn _______ because nothing else mattered.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 seems to work miracles during the story, even though they might not appear to be miracles to anyone but the ones to which they happen.

Part 1: Describe what happens with the old man and the 10-year-girl when they encounter Shimoda.

Part 2: Describe what happens with the man in the wheelchair when he encounters Shimoda.

Part 3: Why doesn't anyone notice these miracles as being miracles?

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