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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. To whom is Tafta writing in Chapter 26?

2. Chapter 19 details the events of what century?

3. Who is the author of the report that comprises Chapter 31?

4. What ideologies declined during the time period described in Chapter 19?

5. Who is the Jewish woman who taught George in New York?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Chen Liu report about George in Chapter 32?

2. How does the mock trial end?

3. How did the youth armies form on Shikasta?

4. What does Johor do, in Chapter 20, while on his way to incarnation?

5. How does Rachel feel about the conversations George has with his teacher, Hasan?

6. Why does the mock trial occur in Chapter 33?

7. How does Rachel feel after meeting the Muslim family she describes in Chapter 24?

8. Why does Rachel make the decision to follow George in Chapter 30?

9. What is the result of the arguments presented at the mock trial?

10. What is reported in Chapter 19 regarding the state of religious ideologies on Shikasta?

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

Johor has to choose a new family before he incarnates. How does he narrow down the potential choices? Which two families are his final choices? What are the potential advantages of each family? Why does he choose the family he ultimately does? 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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