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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Frances remembers key events from the retreat in Chapter 55, she tells the group to do what?
(a) Look inside.
(b) Look up.
(c) Look out.
(d) Look down.

2. Who is the first guest to give a defense presentation in Chapter 67?
(a) Carmel.
(b) Tony.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Jessica.

3. At the end of his psychedelic vision, what does Tony hear?
(a) The praise of his doctor.
(b) The voice of Frances.
(c) The roar of the crowd.
(d) The laughter of his grandchildren.

4. As Tony reflects on his life in Chapter 68, what is one thing he still wants to do?
(a) Return to the field.
(b) Reconcile with his ex-wife.
(c) Take Frances on a date.
(d) Lose weight.

5. Why does Zoe blame herself for Zach's death?
(a) Because she laughed at him.
(b) Because she ignored him.
(c) Because she yelled at him.
(d) Because she tattled on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Masha become angry when she encounters the guests in Chapter 73?

2. When the guests finally leave the meditation studio, whom do they meet first?

3. As the psychedelic therapy continues, Yao is filled with an impulse to do what?

4. What does Zoe initially suggest about how to escape the meditation studio?

5. How does Carmel initially feel about Jessica's pregnancy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who visits Zoe while she is undergoing the psychedelic therapy? What happens?

2. What does Tony experience during the psychedelic therapy?

3. How does Masha finally lose all control over Yao?

4. What secrets do Heather and Zoe share during the psychedelic therapy? How does Napoleon feel about learning their secrets?

5. According to Yao's reflections in Chapter 54, how did undergoing psychedelic therapy help Yao?

6. What does the Marconi family experience during the psychedelic therapy? What does Masha advise Heather?

7. What is the object in the rafters? What is its meaning, according to Masha?

8. How is Masha "defeated" in Chapter 73?

9. What prompts the guests to experience a "dark night of the soul"? What does Tony learn during this time?

10. How has Napoleon changed following the psychedelic therapy?

(see the answer keys)

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