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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp. 221-238.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Timothy Leary say is the message?
(a) That freedom is our heritage.
(b) That the message keeps changing.
(c) That man is designed for bliss.
(d) That we are all capable of higher intelligence.

3. Which neural circuit is the first to be evolved?
(a) The bio-survival circuit.
(b) The emotional circuit.
(c) The socio-sexual circuit.
(d) The dexterity-symbolism circuit.

4. What is the common name for the second neural circuit?
(a) Consciousness.
(b) Superego.
(c) Id.
(d) Ego.

5. Why was Timothy Leary fired from teaching at Harvard?
(a) Original research on drugs and poor first amendment usage.
(b) Plagiarism.
(c) Advocating the violent overthrow of the government.
(d) Dispensing illegal substances to students.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Law of Fives?

2. What planet did both a West Virginia salesman and a Washington, D.C. law student independently claim had sent them a visitor?

3. Who wrote The Day the Dollar Dies?

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

5. What does Wilson say is the inevitable fate of all conspiracy buffs?

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