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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 did the Sirian Empire do on Rohanda?

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

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

4. Where does the first individual have a nervous breakdown?

5. What is Johor searching for, at the beginning of Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main Canopean ideology?

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

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

4. What were the consequences of John Brent-Oxford's decision to become a politician?

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

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

7. What is reported in Chapter 9 regarding the genetics of Shikasta's population?

8. What is the "Age of Ideology"?

9. What was the ceremony that Canopean emissaries brought to Ireland?

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

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

Rilla was a friend of Johor's, who incarnates with him on Shikasta to help him accomplish his mission. How does she know Johor? How does he convince her to incarnate with him? What is her role in Shikasta's future? How is she different from George? What is her relationship with him after they incarnate? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Johor is the central character in the book. Who is he? What is his job? What is special about him? Why does he incarnate on Shikasta? What is he supposed to achieve while he is there? Does he achieve his goals? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

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