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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: Appendix 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How would a spiritual person interpret chemically-induced visionary experiences?
(a) They were sent by God, and the chemicals had nothing to do with it.
(b) Most truly spiritual people don't believe in visionary experiences.
(c) A vision which is chemically-induced cannot be divine.
(d) All experiences are chemically-induced, including the divine ones, because that's just how our bodies work.

2. According to the author, how did Carlyle see everything?
(a) As a creative disaster.
(b) As his ultimate resting place.
(c) As negatively significant.
(d) As dangerous.

3. What is the name of the plant in which the substance being tested is found?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Peyote.
(c) Coca.
(d) Wormwood.

4. Which is NOT a type of progress the author mentions at the end of Appendix 6?
(a) Chemical.
(b) Theological.
(c) Zoological.
(d) Psychological.

5. What is the art form which is most likely to transport those who experience it?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Painting.
(c) Stained glass.
(d) Sculpture.

Short Answer Questions

1. The substance produced by the breakdown of adrenaline mimics the effect of what psychological disorder?

2. What does the author say about Millais' "Ophelia" in Appendix 5?

3. What is the difference between the two techniques the author describes in Appendix 1?

4. According to the author, what is an example of Vuillard giving the viewer "the best of both worlds" in his paintings?

5. Upon what evidence does the author base his comparison of a schizophrenic's experiences?

(see the answer key)

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