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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp. 27-52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does psychiatrist R.D. Laing believe is the principle cause of psychotic breakdowns?
(a) Lack of information.
(b) Disinformation.
(c) Misinformation.
(d) Information overload.

2. What does the name "AFFA," given by purported extraterrestrials, mean in "Angelic," a Cabalistic language?
(a) The future.
(b) Joy.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Starsigns.

3. In the Babylonian myth, how did Ishtar have to enter Eternity?
(a) Carefully.
(b) Naked.
(c) Through fiery gates.
(d) In royal purple.

4. According to the author, his data is in direct conflict with what?
(a) Science fiction.
(b) Religion.
(c) Science.
(d) Common sense.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is QUIP?

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

3. What three factors does Timothy Leary believe are critical to correct use of mind-altering drugs?

4. What does the author believe Timothy Leary would regard as the greatest "epistemological sin"?

5. What did Dr. Wilhelm Reich teach was Public Health Problem Number One?

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