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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 - 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Johor incarnate on Shikasta?
(a) To find his brother, who has been captured.
(b) To teach the people about disaster, and how to survive it.
(c) To better understand the mentality of the Shikastan Natives.
(d) To rescue the Canopeans who were being held hostage there.

2. Chapter 8 describes the British as being tolerant of a high degree of what?
(a) Illiteracy.
(b) Racist behavior.
(c) Lack of education.
(d) Economic inequality.

3. Which family does Johor choose, and why?
(a) A British family, because they are rich and will have all the resources he needs.
(b) An African family, because they live in an area where Johor could easily accomplish his goals.
(c) One of mixed race, because they will have an easier time understanding the perspective of others.
(d) A Muslim family, because they are intelligent and compassionate.

4. What does Taufiq end up doing for a profession on Shikasta?
(a) Psychiatrist.
(b) Politician.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Surgeon.

5. What ideology is described as most dangerous, in Chapter 19?
(a) Racism.
(b) Nationalism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Islam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the second individual's childhood like?

2. Chapter 19 also describes the plight of what group of people on Shikasta?

3. Chapter 19 describes the rise of what activity?

4. What is the sad state of Shikasta blamed on?

5. What do the "primitive" peoples do, after the Second World War?

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