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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. Taufiq is incarnated on Shikasta as a member of what race?

2. What did the Sirian Empire do on Rohanda?

3. What other friend does Johor find in Chapter 12?

4. What happens to individual eight that makes her so unhappy?

5. What is the fourth individual's nickname?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Taufiq?

2. What is the "Age of Ideology"?

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

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

5. What happens to the Giants when Shikasta is cut off from the Lock?

6. Why was Rohanda renamed Shikasta?

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

8. What event in Chapter 9 parallels a story from the Old Testament?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

SOWF, or Substance of We-Feeling, is a powerful force in life on Shikasta. What does this substance do? What effect does it have on the Natives, Giants and Canopeans? What happens to them when they are cut off from this substance? Why? Why do some Shikastans have a better ability to receive this substance than others? What can they do to improve their SOWF-receiving abilities? 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

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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