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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. How long did Og say he'd need for a second book?

2. Before Og, how long had it been since Simon received a birthday present?

3. What did his publisher say to Og when he wouldn't tell him anything?

4. What did Simon compare his letter to in the beginning of the letter?

5. Who did God say was responsible for humans' unhappiness?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Og tell Fell when he asked what the book was about and what was his response?

2. What did Simon say would be the best way to handle the God Memorandum?

3. What did Simon tell Og he could see about the God Memorandum?

4. What did God say about the past and the world of the living?

5. What did God say about humans?

6. How was Simon supposed to use the God Memorandum and why?

7. What holiday was it at the end of the book?

8. What did Og bring up on the night of Simon's birthday and what did Simon say?

9. What did Og do and what did he see after he left his office at the end of the book?

10. What did Og do right away after he found an item on his desk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Simon Potter told Og that our lack of self-esteem produced failure and that no matter how unique an individual she/he is susceptible to this universal sickness.

1. What do you think Simon meant by this statement? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. How do you think this statement might apply to your life or the life of someone you know? Use examples from your life to illustrate your answer.

3. If a friend of yours had very low self-esteem that interfered with his/her life, what would you suggest to them to help them? Include examples from the book in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Simon wrote that the second law of happiness and success is to proclaim your rarity.

1. What do you believe Simon meant by this statement? Use examples from the book to support your response.

2. Of what unique qualities in you are you most proud? How have those qualities made you feel unique? How have they influenced your life?

3. Choose one person you admire and explain how and why that person is rare.

Essay Topic 3

Simon told Og that we all had more than enough ability to change our lives for the better.

1. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Use examples from your life and/or the book to support your answer.

2. What do you think needs to be changed in your life for the better? Do you believe you have the ability to achieve the change? Which abilities do you have and which do you believe you lack to change your life?

3. Choose a person you admire, either one you know or a famous person. Discuss why you admire the person, what she/he has done and what types of abilities they used to have the life they have.

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