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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Appendix 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What chemicals were released into the bloodstream during the act of self-flagellation?
(a) Histamines and endorphins.
(b) Serotonin and adrenalin.
(c) Endorphins and serotonin.
(d) Adrenalin and histamines.

2. Which is NOT a practice that mimics the effects which result from the first technique described in Appendix 1?
(a) Running.
(b) Shouting.
(c) Singing.
(d) Yogic breathing.

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

4. How does the author respond when asked about spatial relationships?
(a) They have completely ceased to matter to him.
(b) They don't seem to matter as much as they usually do.
(c) They are more noticeable and pronounced than usual.
(d) They are warped and inaccurate.

5. According to the author, what is theatrical spectacle?
(a) Pageantry without religious or political overtones.
(b) A way of communicating morals and values to lower-class citizens.
(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. What results were produced when a researcher prodded parts of the brain with a fine electrode?

2. What is known about the substance being tested as of the year the experiment is performed?

3. Why are marble and stone often particularly impressive materials in art?

4. According to the author, what are the two ways to achieve a level of consciousness that allows for exploration of the undiscovered areas of the mind?

5. What two techniques, according to the author, can produce effects similar to those of mescalin?

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