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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp. 183-196.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dell publishing demand of Wilson?
(a) That he add 500 pages to the Illuminatus.
(b) That he cut 500 pages from the Illuminatus.
(c) That he develop a sequel to the Illuminatus.
(d) That he drop references to conspiracies from the Illuminatus.

2. What is Crowleymas?
(a) The anti-Christmas.
(b) Another name for Thanksgiving.
(c) A political party.
(d) A party on October 12 for witches and mystics.

3. How is Dr. Paul Segall able to extend the lifespan of laboratory rats?
(a) With deprivation of tryptophan.
(b) With doses of hallucinogens.
(c) With cryogenics.
(d) With controlled calorie intake.

4. How does Wilson claim to be able to predict people's responses to conspiracy theories?
(a) They are completely unpredictable.
(b) They will change their minds when they hear new evidence.
(c) They will believe whatever they believed beforehand.
(d) They will not be interested one way or the other.

5. What Jungian archetype is seen in leprechauns, Peter Pan, and Mr. Spock?
(a) Coyote.
(b) Don Juan.
(c) Mullah Nasrudin.
(d) Mescalito.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who coined the term "metaprogramming substances" for mind-altering drugs?

2. Who wrote The Day the Dollar Dies?

3. What dictum of Yeats did the author come to understand?

4. How far does Dr. Paul Segall think he will be able to extend human life?

5. What fact does Nuit say is actually a lie?

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