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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pp. 183-196.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far does Dr. Paul Segall think he will be able to extend human life?
(a) To an average of 200 years.
(b) To an average of 1000 years.
(c) To an average of 100 years.
(d) To an average of 400 or 500 years.

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

3. Why does the author ban the word "I" from his conversation for one week?
(a) To participate more fullly in the general consciousness.
(b) To demonstrate humility.
(c) To overcome subjectivity and self-centeredness.
(d) To increase his interest in his fellow man.

4. Why does Wilson become involved with witches?
(a) Trying to learn black magic.
(b) Trying to gain initiation into as many shamanic traditions as possible.
(c) Trying to make contact with evil spirits.
(d) Trying to change lead into gold.

5. What does Kerry Thornley come to believe about the Discordians?
(a) They have been infiltrated by the CIA.
(b) They are supernatural beings.
(c) They assassinated President Kennedy.
(d) They are extraterrestrials.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Discordian mystic sign?

2. What Nobel laureate developed the idea of multiple models in sub-atomic physics?

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

4. Who did the Bavarian Illuminati intend to overthrow?

5. What is a Bozo?

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