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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. The Canopean phrase "Age of Ideology" refers to what time?

2. What did Canopus do for the Natives of Shikasta?

3. What happens to the cities once Shikasta is cut off from the Lock?

4. How are the British people described in Chapter 8?

5. Who was responsible for influencing some special individuals in the last days of Shikasta?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is said in Chapter 8 regarding World War II?

2. Who was the first individual introduced in Chapter 11, and what would John Brent-Oxford have done for her as a lawyer?

3. How did individual eight's life end?

4. What happens to the Natives when Shikasta is cut off from the Lock?

5. How are the British people described in Chapter 8?

6. How would John Brent-Oxford have defended individual two, and what would the result of the trial have been?

7. Who does Johor find on the outskirts of Zone Six, in Chapter 12?

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

9. How are the shells of Shikasta organized?

10. Who is the individual known as "The Brand"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ben is a friend of Johor's who reincarnates with him to help Johor accomplish his mission on Shikasta. How does Ben know Johor? What is his role in helping Johor to accomplish his mission? What was their relationship once they arrived on Shikasta? How was Benjamin different from Johor? What role was he supposed to play in Shikasta's future, and why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The Giants are introduced to Shikasta by the Canopeans, who are attempting to hasten the evolution of the Natives. How do the Canopeans think that the Giants will help? What is the nature of the relationship that exists between the Natives and the Giants? Why? How do the Giants feel about being put on Shikasta? What happens to the Giants after Shikasta is cut off from the Lock? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

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