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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The author feels that all human beings are naturally what?
(a) Solitary, but not introspective.
(b) Solitary, but sometimes focused on others.
(c) Introspective, but group-oriented.
(d) Introspective and solitary.

3. What is Heaven, according to the author?
(a) A vantage point for viewing divinity.
(b) A concept invented by humanity because of our desperate need for hope.
(c) A place of rest and repose, where no one is doing anything.
(d) A fallacy, created by those who misinterpreted visionary experiences.

4. How does the author respond when the researcher asks him if his experience with the drug is positive or negative?
(a) It is mostly positive, but frightening at times.
(b) It is neither positive nor negative; it just is.
(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. Why are marble and stone often particularly impressive materials in art?
(a) Because the pieces made from them are usually very large.
(b) Because they are more difficult to work with than other media.
(c) Because they last longer than many other pieces of art.
(d) Because they are so hard to find.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of plant is the substance being tested commonly found?

2. Why do people sometimes leave flowers as a religious offering, according to the author?

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

4. What is the main quality of the drug being tested?

5. In what year does the experiment take place?

(see the answer key)

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