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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 does the author learn from giving divinations with Tarot cards?

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

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

4. What secret does the author believe the Illuminati were covering up by feigned conspiracy theories?

5. What does the Book of the Law say is "the whole of the law"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What faculty did Wilson develop while doing a Tarot card divination for his daughter Karuna?

2. According to Wilson's interpretation of Sufi teaching, when is the moment you are closer to Illumination than at any other time?

3. What does Wilson claim a person would have to do to refuse to believe in telepathy?

4. What is the Discordian Law of Fives?

5. What are the seven factors Timothy Leary uses in comparing all human interaction to a game model?

6. How was the experience of Joseph Simonton typical or atypical of UFO contactees?

7. Does the philosopher Santayana believe that humans are better at seeing or believing?

8. What were the Starseed Transmissions?

9. Why does Timothy Leary claim in a letter to be pleased with the prison administration?

10. What is the difference of opinion between those who are friends of Timothy Leary and those who are his enemies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Wilson contends that the War on Drugs has led to more unregulated drug use and actually created hazardous situations rather than protecting people from dangerous drugs. Support or refute his argument with facts from the text and your own research.

Essay Topic 2

Wilson describes himself as an agnostic, declaring in capital letters, "I do not believe anything!" In your opinion, is it possible to believe nothing at all? Support your opinion with examples from the text, including the Copenhagen Interpretation.

Essay Topic 3

Various organizations throughout history have claimed the title of Illuminati. Write a persuasive essay outlining whether you do or do not believe that such an organization is active in world politics today.

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