The Doors of Perception, and Heaven and Hell Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

To what does Carlyle compare the heavens and earth? (from Heaven and Hell: Appendix 8)

A trap waiting to spring.

A vise.

The jaws of a monster.

A suspended guillotine.

2.

What does Carlyle call "an incredible tradition"? (from Heaven and Hell: Appendix 8)

Friendship.

Raising children.

Marriage.

Working for a living.

3.

What is the difference, according to the author, between the Japanese butcher bird painting and Hardy's thrush? (from Heaven and Hell: Appendix 5)

The Western bird is surrounded by foliage, while the Eastern bird is not.

The Western bird wants to teach the viewer something, whereas the Eastern bird is content to simply be.

There is no difference; they are very similar paintings in terms of their visionary qualities.

Each bird is painted in a very different style due to the difference in culture.

4.

Why was Holy Week such an effective spiritual practice, according to the author? (from Heaven and Hell: Appendix 2)

Because it was preceded by Lent.

Because it worked upon the penitents' feelings of guilt.

Because there is vivid and graphic mythology associated with it.

Because the faithful were gathered in large groups for the services.

5.

Why does the author feel that La Tour's art is religious? (from Heaven and Hell: Appendix 4)

The subjects of his paintings are often religious figures.

People often have visionary experiences looking at La Tour's work.

La Tour was a very religious man.

It emphasizes a divine omnipresence.

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