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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. According to Johor, in his report in Chapter 13, what did the white races do?

2. What does Johor tell the Giants, in Chapter 6?

3. Where did the fourth individual grow up?

4. Where is Johor, at the beginning of Chapter 12?

5. What "ideology" do the Canopeans consider most dangerous?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the "Age of Ideology"?

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

3. Rohanda was divided among what civilizations?

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

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

6. What is said about religion in Chapter 10?

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

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

9. How are the shells of Shikasta organized?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Canopean reports mention the "Age of Ideology," a time when dangerous ideas, such as science and nationalism, gripped the elites and drew their attention away from religion and other worthy ideologies. Why is science considered to be so dangerous? What effect does it have on people? Why did it only affect the elites? Why are the primitive peoples considered to be more pure? How did nationalism create conflict? What would have stopped this process? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Johor describes the religion of the whites, presumably some form of Christianity, as being the most bigoted religion in human history. What can we infer, as a result of this description, about the author's attitude toward organized religion? Why does she describe this religion in such a negative fashion? What, specifically, does Johor dislike about this religion? What are his suggestions for improving it, and why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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