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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Schrodinger's Cat Paradox illustrate?
(a) The reality of quantum mechanics.
(b) The uncertainty of observation.
(c) The limits of human knowledge.
(d) Why cats have nine lives.

2. What does Wilson say is the unfortunate result of the suppression of scientific research into drugs?
(a) Undiscovered drugs.
(b) An outlaw drug culture.
(c) A boring society.
(d) A disrespect for law.

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

4. What does Wilson say is the inevitable fate of all conspiracy buffs?
(a) They are vindicated.
(b) They are persecuted.
(c) They are prosecuted.
(d) They eventually lose interest.

5. What is the name of the study of the process of aging?
(a) Cryogenics.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Gerontology.
(d) Ancientism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is November 23 sacred to Discordians?

2. What is pranayama?

3. How does Kerry Thornley decide to identify himself after his ID has been stolen?

4. How does Wilson claim to be able to predict people's responses to conspiracy theories?

5. Who first suggested the Law of Octaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bell's Theorem suggest about the Einstein-Rosen-Podolsky demonstration?

2. Who was Dr. John Dee?

3. In the Mothman Prophecies, how does John Keel account for the discrepancies in the predictions?

4. What does Dr. Paul Segall conclude makes immortality possible in his view?

5. To what does Wilson attribute the "miracle" of real communication with his adolescent children?

6. What remark of Oscar Ichazo's helped Wilson endure the death of his daughter Luna?

7. What would pull the "cosmic trigger," according to Robert Temple in the Sirius Mystery?

8. How did Timothy Leary help Wilson endure the death of his daughter Luna?

9. What does Wilson say inevitably happens to conspiracy buffs?

10. What is the Black Rite?

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