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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 kind of plane makes Richard land his plane in order to get a better look?

2. Shimoda gives Richard a book that is apparently what Masters use in order to train themselves to become Masters. What is it called?

3. Shimoda says: Once one learns what the world is and how it works, one _________ performs so-called miracles.

4. How many points is the landing that Shimoda makes, impressing Richard?

5. What does Richard realize about Shimoda's plane at about 3:00 P.M. as they are beginning to head out?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Richard do in order to stop himself from thinking?

2. Describe the story the Messiah uses in order to answer the millworker's objection that the Master does not have to work.

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

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

5. What cares nothing about human illusions and games?

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

7. What does the book say about the idea of clouds and their impressions of the world?

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

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

10. What does Richard answer when Shimoda asks him why he is at the movie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This book is a journey for the reader as much as it is a journey for Richard. But Richard's journey seems to take a few turns here and there.

Part 1: What is the point at which Richard seems to accept his spiritual journey?

Part 2: At which points does Richard seem to disbelieve the idea he can become a Master?

Part 3: Does Richard seem to be a good candidate to be a Master? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Shimoda seems to work miracles during the story, even though they might not appear to be miracles to anyone but the ones to which they happen.

Part 1: Describe what happens with the old man and the 10-year-girl when they encounter Shimoda.

Part 2: Describe what happens with the man in the wheelchair when he encounters Shimoda.

Part 3: Why doesn't anyone notice these miracles as being miracles?

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