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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 - 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the Shammat?
(a) The Canopean agents assigned to Shikasta.
(b) The species that act as a liaison between the Natives and the Canopeans.
(c) The new species introduced to Shikasta by the Canopeans.
(d) Dangerous beings in the Southern Hemisphere of Shikasta.

2. What was the second individual's childhood like?
(a) She traveled and stayed with relatives a lot.
(b) She was an orphan, raised in a foster home.
(c) She was loved and supported.
(d) She was left to by her parents to be entertained by the television.

3. Who does Johor find in Chapter 12?
(a) David and Sais.
(b) David and Rilla.
(c) Ben and Rilla.
(d) Ben and Sais.

4. Johor communicates with Taufiq, and is able to get Taufiq to make what change?
(a) Taufiq abandons his chosen profession in favor of the one he was intended for.
(b) He remembers who he is, and what his mission on Shikasta is.
(c) After a long stretch of animosity, he becomes friendly with the Canopeans.
(d) He agrees to return to the Canopean embassy, and act as a liaison for Shikasta.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the condition of the Shikastan cities in Chapter 9?

2. Johor's worst experience is with what planet?

3. In Chapter 12, what is Johor unable to do?

4. The ceremony discussed by Johor in Chapter 13 originated in what country?

5. What do some Canopeans believe should be done with Shikasta?

(see the answer key)

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