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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 Johor tell the Giants, in Chapter 6?

2. Dwarves and Elves were created by what species?

3. What is Johor's relationship to Taufiq?

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

5. What happened to the ethical laws Johor gave to the Shikastans?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the shells of Shikasta organized?

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

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

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

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

6. What does Johor do when he finds Ben and Sais in Chapter 6?

7. How is Shikasta described at the beginning of the novel?

8. Why was Rohanda renamed Shikasta?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Sirians perform plant and animal experimentation on Shikasta, and share the planet with the Canopeans. What is their purpose there? What are they researching? What are their relationships with other races like, and why? Why do they eventually withdraw from Canopus? What are the long-term effects of their activities there, and why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

The rule of Canopus, generally speaking, is Love. How does this affect life there? How do Canopeans treat one another? How does this make Canopus different from Shikasta? How do Canopeans view Shikasta? Why? What rules do Canopean emissaries enforce in their colonies, and why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

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