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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. While the rest of the book will be dark, what does the author give the reader a glimpse of at the end of the chapter?

2. What does the first three quarters of the book concern itself with?

3. What does Johanna envision her mind laboratory to be like?

4. According to the author, what is the true quality of the occult practice?

5. What is Tom's philosophy in teaching Mind Control?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does mind control help humanity?

2. As a part of the program, practitioners are given two mentors. Who are Johanna's mentors?

3. What is the double meaning for the words "Mind Control."

4. At the beginning of Chapter 1, why is Dr. Carlos angry with Tom?

5. What two colleges does the author attend?

6. By not mentioning more of her parents actions in the book, what conclusion does the reader draw?

7. Who is Great Aunt Dixie?

8. As Johanna grows up and attends college, what interests her?

9. Who discovers the Mind Control program and what is it?

10. Why does the author's relationship with Beck suddenly come to an end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. In order to become closer to God, Johanna believes she must give up many things. Name some of the things that Johanna gives up.

2. Why does she think it is essential for her to give up things she enjoys. In her mind, how does it make her closer to God?

3. Do you agree with Johanna's new beliefs? Why or Why not?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, the author uses various tones to discuss her spiritual journey. Choose two different sections of the book and analyze the tone. How does the author's voice change between the two sections?

Essay Topic 3

1. Examine the author's sister, Kim. How does the character change throughout the novel?

2. What prompts her to be judgmental of Johanna?

3. Later on, how does she change?

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