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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. What do the crowds that follow the Messiah call him, besides "Messiah" and "Master?"

2. Richard says that if there was anyone to teach him what he wants to know, he would _________ to him or her.

3. What does Shimoda say in response to Richard's question of how Shimoda found him?

4. The mind, or imagination, is life's _____________, according to Richard's observations.

5. What does Richard cook when he wakes up in the morning next to his plane?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Donald W. Shimoda retire from being, according to the beginning of the story?

2. What does Shimoda give to Richard when Richard asks how Shimoda can know so much and how he can learn about being a Messiah?

3. What are two names Shimoda admits to being representative of who he really is?

4. What does Richard do in order to readjust to the loneliness of not having Shimoda around?

5. What does Shimoda tell Richard to do in order to vaporize clouds?

6. Why is Shimoda suddenly furious with Richard about his question about the landing?

7. What does Shimoda tell people they are in control of, though always in the parable format?

8. Why does Richard find it difficult to look at Shimoda too closely?

9. What does Shimoda say to Richard's question about the pages in the book not being numbered?

10. When Richard cannot vaporize clouds, what does he realize about the process?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The scene in which Richard and Shimoda go to the movies is an interesting one, one that seems to have a number of layers to it - as well as lessons.

Part 1: Describe the scene in which Richard and Shimoda go to the movies.

Part 2: How does Shimoda challenge Richard when they are at the movie?

Part 3: What does Richard learn from going to the movies with Shimoda?

Essay Topic 2

The scene in which Shimoda uses the thought form to help make his point with Richard is a striking one.

Part 1: Describe the thought form that Shimoda uses to make his point with Richard.

Part 2: What is the purpose of the thought form tool in the teaching of a Master?

Part 3: What was the specific purpose of this thought form in relation to Richard's lessons?

Essay Topic 3

Although he used to be a Messiah, Shimoda seems to have troubles controlling his patience. This seems to be in conflict with what he can do for Richard.

Part 1: Describe one instance in which Shimoda becomes impatient with Richard.

Part 2: What might be the reason for Shimoda becoming so impatient with Richard?

Part 3: How does Shimoda's impatience help Richard's progress? How does it hurt Richard's progress?

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