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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. To what sort of life are schizophrenics condemned, according to the author?
(a) Ineffectiveness and solitude.
(b) Frustration and anguish.
(c) Apathy and catatonia.
(d) Fury and isolation.

2. What happened to "pyrotechny" after the fall of Rome?
(a) It became used only in religious and national ceremonies.
(b) Bigger and brighter displays were invented.
(c) It returned to being used exclusively for military purposes.
(d) The technology was lost, and development had to begin from scratch.

3. What is the difference between the two techniques the author describes in Appendix 1?
(a) One is well-researched, while the other is relatively unknown.
(b) One involves chemicals, while the other makes use of physics.
(c) One is completely non-toxic, while the other has some lasting side effects.
(d) One is costly, while the other is inexpensive.

4. Artificial lighting gave, according to the author, a new visionary quality to what form of ancient art?
(a) Sculpture.
(b) Basketweaving.
(c) Painting.
(d) Architecture.

5. According to the author, what is theatrical spectacle?
(a) A way of communicating morals and values to lower-class citizens.
(b) Pageantry without religious or political overtones.
(c) A transporting and enlightening form of pageantry.
(d) A means by which those without access to high culture can enjoy pageantry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what evidence does the author base his comparison of a schizophrenic's experiences?

2. Which is NOT one of the "visionary arts" that the author mentions at the beginning of Appendix 3?

3. What was a magic lantern show?

4. Which is NOT a practice that mimics the effects which result from the first technique described in Appendix 1?

5. From whence does the author believe visionary experiences originate?

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