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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do utilitarians feel about art?
(a) It is useful only when it is appreciated by most of society.
(b) It is a necessary diversion for humanity.
(c) It is only worthwhile if it is beautiful and functional, as in the case of fine architecture.
(d) It doesn't have much value.

2. What substance is the author testing in the experiment?
(a) Mescalin.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) Acid.
(d) Angel dust.

3. Why do people sometimes leave flowers as a religious offering, according to the author?
(a) Because they are a living sacrifice but not associated with feelings of guilt and shame the way other sacrifices are.
(b) Because they don't have anything precious to give, but flowers are always available.
(c) Because they don't really understand the significance of doing so.
(d) Because they feel, on some level, that they are giving back something which is indigenous to Heaven.

4. How does the author respond when the researcher asks him if his experience with the drug is positive or negative?
(a) It is neither positive nor negative; it just is.
(b) It is mostly positive, but frightening at times.
(c) It is mostly negative, but the positive parts make it worthwhile.
(d) It is positive for him, but he can see where it would be frightening for others.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what field of science does the author compare the human mind at the beginning of "Heaven and Hell"?

2. What is Heaven, according to the author?

3. Why is it important that people can sometimes be hypnotized by gemstones?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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