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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 was Taufiq's name when he incarnated on Shikasta?

2. Chapter 8 describes the British as being tolerant of a high degree of what?

3. What does Shikasta mean?

4. In Chapter 9, what do the Canopean emissaries report regarding the Natives?

5. The Canopeans decide to split the Natives' what, in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Johor find on the outskirts of Zone Six, in Chapter 12?

2. How are the shells of Shikasta organized?

3. Who is the individual known as "The Brand"?

4. What does Johor notice about the Natives upon his return to Shikasta after 30,000 years?

5. What was the ceremony that Canopean emissaries brought to Ireland?

6. What comments does Johor make about the white races in Chapter 13?

7. What event in Chapter 9 parallels a story from the Old Testament?

8. What is the main Canopean ideology?

9. What is the Canopean view of the 20th century?

10. What does Johor report regarding Taufiq in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Sirians perform plant and animal experimentation on Shikasta, and share the planet with the Canopeans. What is their purpose there? What are they researching? What are their relationships with other races like, and why? Why do they eventually withdraw from Canopus? What are the long-term effects of their activities there, and why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

The Canopean reports describe the twentieth century as one long war, which resulted from a lack of SOWF. Why do they see it this way? How are things different on their planet? How would an increase in SOWF have changed the course of human history during this time period? Why? Do you agree with the Canopeans' assessment of the twentieth century? Why or why not? Be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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