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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Appendix 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, at the end of Appendix 1 what is one claim that is made almost universally by visionaries?
(a) They never have the same vision twice.
(b) They are unable to produce the visions at will, regardless of the methods they try.
(c) They can only have the visions when they are in the right frame of mind to do so.
(d) They are unable to recall the experience in anything approaching its original intensity.

2. How did "pyrotechny" begin in Europe, according to the author?
(a) Alchemists' pursuit of a substance that would transform base metals into gold.
(b) A pursuit of ever-greater displays for leisure and religion.
(c) A source of propulsion for machinery and engines.
(d) Weaponry for sieges and naval battles.

3. From whence does the author believe visionary experiences originate?
(a) From the user's imagination.
(b) From the Mind-at-large.
(c) From the user's memories.
(d) From the user's racial memory.

4. What film does the author reference as an example of the distorted documentary?
(a) "Queen Mab."
(b) "NY, NY."
(c) "The Living Desert."
(d) "The Revolt of Islam."

5. Which is NOT a type of progress the author mentions at the end of Appendix 6?
(a) Psychological.
(b) Theological.
(c) Chemical.
(d) Zoological.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the political purpose of regalia and pageantry, according to the author?

2. The author states in Appendix 3 that the cinematographic art of the distorted documentary seems to presage the end of what?

3. What chemical change does the author mention at the end of Appendix 6?

4. What results were produced when a researcher prodded parts of the brain with a fine electrode?

5. The author discusses the history of what type of ideas at the end of Appendix 6?

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