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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Appendix 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the art form which is most likely to transport those who experience it?
(a) Painting.
(b) Sculpture.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Stained glass.

2. What was the style of the new Art of Versailles, according to the author?
(a) Impressionist.
(b) Romantic.
(c) Cubist.
(d) Classical.

3. What is the main quality of the drug being tested?
(a) Sedative.
(b) Psychedelic.
(c) Stimulant.
(d) Hallucinogenic.

4. What are the first objects upon which the author intently focuses during the experiment?
(a) Three flowers in a vase on the table.
(b) The table and chairs in the room.
(c) The books on his shelves.
(d) Some pens and pencils in a cup on his desk.

5. According to the author, what did one subject see while under the effects of mescalin and the second technique described in Appendix 1?
(a) A Japanese landscape.
(b) A phoenix of undulating rainbow colors.
(c) A vision of Hell.
(d) A vision of Heaven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first of the two methods the author discusses in Appendix 1 for inducing visionary experiences?

2. What were the two primary uses of the science of "pyrotechny," according to the author?

3. How does the author describe our ancestors' winter diets in Appendix 2?

4. What does the author say at the end of Appendix 7 about how Gericault's paintings looked in the artist's mind?

5. Why was Holy Week such an effective spiritual practice, according to the author?

(see the answer key)

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