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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. What is the potential danger of the second technique described in Appendix 1?
(a) It may last longer than the user originally intended.
(b) It may produce long-term changes in brain function.
(c) It may create an unpleasant sensation of nausea or vertigo.
(d) It may cause an epileptic seizure.

2. What does the candle light do for La Tour's paintings, according to the author?
(a) Makes them different from other painter's works, even when the subjects are similar.
(b) Creates a unique way to light and shade the subjects.
(c) Stresses the importance and divinity of something simply existing.
(d) Allows La Tour to make the background of his paintings dark, and therefore less detailed.

3. According to the author, why do religious devotees participate in practices to atone for their sins?
(a) To prepare themselves for judgment after death.
(b) To achieve a better understanding of themselves and the teachings of their religion.
(c) To get a reprieve from feelings of guilt or inadequacy.
(d) To achieve a natural high, created by feelings of religious exultation.

4. The author states in Appendix 3 that the cinematographic art of the distorted documentary seems to presage the end of what?
(a) Impressionism.
(b) Binarism.
(c) Non-representational painting.
(d) Traditional documentary.

5. What film does the author reference as an example of the distorted documentary?
(a) "The Living Desert."
(b) "Queen Mab."
(c) "The Revolt of Islam."
(d) "NY, NY."

Short Answer Questions

1. The "new Art of Versailles" was deliberately cultivated, according to the author, during the reign of which king?

2. What topic does the author explore in Appendix 2?

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

4. How does the author describe La Tour as a person?

5. According to the author, what is theatrical spectacle?

(see the answer key)

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