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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp. 53-75.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a Satori?
(a) A moment of enlightenment.
(b) A Hindu ashram.
(c) An unusually large ocean wave.
(d) A Zen master.

2. Who coined the term "metaprogramming substances" for mind-altering drugs?
(a) Humphrey Osmond, M.D.
(b) John Lilly, M.D.
(c) Timothy Leary.
(d) Robert Anton Wilson.

3. What number does Wilson believe has "enigmatic" significance?
(a) 11.
(b) 7.
(c) 23.
(d) 666.

4. What is the Socratic approach to Discordian evangelism?
(a) Using figurative symbolism.
(b) Using fear and intimidation.
(c) Making blind assertions.
(d) Starting an argument by asking questions.

5. Who taught that normal consciousness is self-created delusion?
(a) Jesus Christ.
(b) Shiva.
(c) Buddha.
(d) Mohammed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author regard as Aleister Crowley's major achievement?

2. What percentage of prisoners in Timothy Leary's rehabilitation project were able to stay out of prison?

3. What phenomenon does Wilson claim has been verified by thousands of researchers over a period of decades?

4. What is Chapel Perilous?

5. What is QUIP?

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