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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. Dwarves and Elves were created by what species?

2. Who is Jarsum?

3. Why does Johor have to spend extra time on Shikasta?

4. How do the Canopeans view the 20th century?

5. Why is Rohanda renamed Shikasta?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main Canopean ideology?

2. Who are the Giants?

3. What is reported in Chapter 9 regarding the Natives, Dwarves and Elves?

4. What is Johor's mission, when he incarnates on Shikasta in Chapter 6?

5. What does Johor report regarding Taufiq in Chapter 7?

6. Rohanda was divided among what civilizations?

7. What comments does Johor make about the white races in Chapter 13?

8. What is said about religion in Chapter 10?

9. What information is given in Chapter 6 about the Shammat transmitter on Shikasta?

10. What is the Canopean view of the 20th century?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

George's girlfriend is Suzannah, but he has an emotional affair with a woman named Sharma. What are the major differences between Sharma and Suzannah? Why does George choose to be with Suzannah? Why can't he be with Sharma? How does each woman help him to accomplish his mission when he is incarnated on Shikasta? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

The novel establishes an innovative concept of life after death. What happens to people when they die on Shikasta? Is this the same system that exists on other planets? Why or why not? How is Johor able to communicate with souls waiting to reincarnate? Why? How do the souls in Zone Six feel about their situation, and why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

The mock trial is one of the most important events in the novel. Who stages the trial? Who is being prosecuted, and why? Who are the defense and prosecuting attorneys? What arguments are made at the trial? How does the trial end? What is the final result of the trial? Does it change anything in Shikastan society? If so, what? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

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