1. Most people in the United States understand what is happening in the world.
True
False

2. Someone who told you that you need to make major changes in your personality would be insulting your intelligence.
True
False

3. It is interesting and important to know what is really happening around you.
True
False

4. The educational system in the United States produces informed citizens.
True
False

5. Discovering the real truth about something is a frightening, unpleasant experience to be avoided whenever possible.
True
False

6. You should be responsible for your own emotional reactions to what people do to you.
True
False

7. Schools and colleges in the U.S. provide no real awareness of national or world conditions.
True
False

8. Many people allow themselves to be so conditioned by others that they have no real ability to think for themselves.
True
False

9. Only a subversive could think that the United States is ruled by a plutocracy (a wealthy elite).
True
False

10. Critical feedback concerning your personality is a welcome favor.
True
False

11. Because of the 9/11 tragedy, we should give up much of our freedom to be secure.
True
False

12. It would be absurd to say that I have misconceptions that would keep me from understanding the truth.
True
False

13. I want to learn about the Perennial Tradition so I can:
develop magical powers
become an expert on concepts within the Perennial Tradition
learn more about myself
write a thesis about mysticism

14. I'm interested in the Perennial Tradition because I want to:
explore Perennialist concepts and participate in requisite exercises
explore witchcraft and occult concepts
participate in psychic exercises leading to my being able to channel
develop the ability to achieve astral projection

15.The Perennial Tradition is the same as Roman Catholic or Protestant Christianity
Probably
Definitely
Definitely not
No one has an informed opinion

16. The achievement of occult powers is
something I'm fully qualified for
something only people like Jesus could achieve
beyond my present capabilities
something which I'm certain I have already experienced

17. To understand what is being revealed in this divinely inspired book
I would have to become a born-again Scientologist
I would have to spend my entire lifetime
I would have to send in for the advanced course in Perennialism
I would have to realize that the heading to this item is absurd

18. In the chapter on Philosophia in The Perennial Tradition, Plato says that true philosophers
are sophists
study exclusively the syntax of language
do not study metaphysics
are always occupied in the practice of dying

19. In the chapter on Jesus in The Perennial Tradition, Jesus is said to be
the Jewish Savior
a divine being
a true savant within the Perennial Tradition
the founder of the Roman Church

20. George W. Bush is an outstanding leader and a highly intelligent person.
True
False

21. If I don't understand a particular idea or exercise in The Perennial Tradition, it is most appropriate to:
assume that the book is not written clearly enough
re-read the section and reflect carefully on what it says
email the author and tell him that the book is too complex
assume that the book intends to make me feel inadequate

22. In the chapter on Perennialist art in The Perennial Tradition, Perennialist art is said to
stand out from all forms of modern art
suffer by comparison with impressionistic art
produce psychic upheaval in a prepared mind and transport that mind to a higher dimension
produce profound religious ecstasy in anyone who experiences it

23. I am interested in studying this book to:
verify my current religious beliefs
examine the Perennial Tradition with an open mind
see if the Perennial tradition is interesting to me or not
compare the Perennial Tradition with my own fully-developed philosophy

24. I am interested in studying this book to:
verify my current religious beliefs
compare the Perennial Tradition with my own philosophy
see if the Perennial tradition is interesting to me or not
experience Perennialist exercises such as this one

25. In the chapter on knowledge in The Perennial Tradition, knowledge is said to come from
sense impressions alone
thought alone
a Perennialist teacher imparting ultimate understanding in the student directly
a Perennialist teacher providing prescribed experiences