2. What does Frances learn about Paul Drabble during the psychedelic therapy?
(a) That he means nothing.
(b) That he is a missed opportunity.
(c) That he symbolizes her youth.
(d) That he is her true love.

3. According to Masha in Chapter 59, what is essential for rapid spiritual progress?
(a) An interval of scrutiny.
(b) A time of contemplation.
(c) A period of mourning.
(d) A dark night of the soul.

4. When Delilah leaves Tranquillum House, where does she go?
(a) The nearest seaport.
(b) The nearest airport.
(c) The nearest big city.
(d) The nearest bus terminal.

5. When Yao wakes after being sedated, how does he feel regarding Masha?
(a) He would follow her anywhere.
(b) Her control over him is growing.
(c) Her control over him is disappearing.
(d) He pities her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a paradox that leads to enlightenment?

2. What does Jessica realize about her marriage in Chapter 52?

3. While Yao is sedated and dreaming, who tells him to wake up?

4. During the psychedelic therapy, what advice does Masha give Heather?

5. Who comforts Tony as his claustrophobia worsens in Chapter 68?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Delilah's opinion of the "new protocol" in Chapter 51? What does she do?

3. What game does Masha want the guests to play? What must they do?

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

5. What happens to Ben and Jessica during psychedelic therapy? What news does Jessica share in Chapter 43?

6. According to Tony's discussion with Frances in Chapter 53, what were the results of the tests Tony's doctor ran on him? What effect did they have on Tony?

7. How is the object discovered in the rafters, and how do the guests retrieve it?

8. How has Napoleon changed following the psychedelic therapy?

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

10. What does Tony experience during the psychedelic therapy?

(see the answer keys)

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