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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the splendor of the past based largely on?

2. What supports the theory that the Eleusinian drink was ergotized beer?

3. What were Greek wines?

4. What is promoted by this toxic diet?

5. What did LSD do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the reasonable course of action regarding substance use?

2. What were the first of the Europeans to outlaw tobacco? What affect did this have on consumption?

3. What was considered history's joke on Europe?

4. What likely caused the fall of Catal Huyuk, and where did its inhabitants go?

5. In what ways is alcohol a problem for society?

6. What things occurred in the fermentation process of the grape? What happened spiritually?

7. How did the mystery get abandoned?

8. What was the Old World belief regarding honeybees? Why is this of significance regarding the Partnership society?

9. What is the difference between ayahuasca and DMT hallucinations?

10. Why is watching television comparable to narcotic addiction? What properties support this? How might it be worse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain McKenna's position on legal drugs. What are their origins? Why did they gain immediate popularity? What are their negative side effects? How prevalent are their usage today?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss alcohol consumption. How is it one of the most prevalent substances to induce intoxication on the market? What characteristic lends it it's stability in the consumerist marketplace? What is the problem with prolonged consumption?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss your regard of the book. Did it challenge the way you view society and its function? Why or why not? In what regard does it give you some new and interesting information to challenge your current perception?

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