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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Appendix 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the first objects upon which the author intently focuses during the experiment?
(a) The books on his shelves.
(b) Some pens and pencils in a cup on his desk.
(c) Three flowers in a vase on the table.
(d) The table and chairs in the room.

2. What two techniques, according to the author, can produce effects similar to those of mescalin?
(a) Hypnosis and fasting.
(b) Fasting and meditation.
(c) Fasting and sensory deprivation.
(d) Meditation and sensory deprivation.

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

4. According to the author, what is one example of the importance of colors and light to many cultures?
(a) Gemstones.
(b) Fireworks.
(c) Lasers.
(d) Tattoos.

5. What is the Dharma-body?
(a) Body, mind and spirit.
(b) Truth, mind, and nature.
(c) Freedom from suffering, enlightenment and transcendence.
(d) Truth, joy and enlightenment.

Short Answer Questions

1. The substance being tested has been used by Native Americans of what region for hundreds of years?

2. According to Huxley, what causes negative visionary experiences?

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

4. How does the author feel about the passage of time during the experiment?

5. How do utilitarians feel about art?

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