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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Appendix 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the first technique in Appendix 1 even less understood than mescalin use?
(a) There's a lot of variation in what people see while using this technique.
(b) No research has been performed to determine its long-term effects.
(c) It is used by very few people in comparison to mescalin.
(d) Its specific effects on the brain are not well understood.

2. What event was, according to the author, an example of ancient pageantry which was enriched and improved by technological advances?
(a) The inauguration of the first President, George Washington.
(b) The first motion picture.
(c) The first performance of "Romeo and Juliet" in a theater equipped with modern technology.
(d) The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

3. According to the author, what is "one of the most magical and transporting of spectacles"?
(a) A fireworks display.
(b) A religious ceremony.
(c) A bonfire.
(d) An opera.

4. What chemicals were released into the bloodstream during the act of self-flagellation?
(a) Serotonin and adrenalin.
(b) Histamines and endorphins.
(c) Endorphins and serotonin.
(d) Adrenalin and histamines.

5. What is the political purpose of regalia and pageantry, according to the author?
(a) To impress other aristocrats and politicians.
(b) To prove one's worth as a leader.
(c) To impress the lower-class subjects.
(d) To express individuality and taste.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, at the end of Appendix 1 what is one claim that is made almost universally by visionaries?

2. How would a spiritual person interpret chemically-induced visionary experiences?

3. What was a magic lantern show?

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

5. What is the art form which is most likely to transport those who experience it?

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