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10 sample questions
Séances MCQ Practice Test
Communicating with spirits and mediumship
Q1. During a séance, why is it believed that the use of a ouija board can facilitate communication with spirits?
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A. To focus the group's collective energy and create a portal for spirits to enter
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B. To provide a physical medium for spirits to communicate through ✓
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C. To invoke the protection of the spirits and prevent malevolent entities from entering
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D. To allow the participants to tap into the collective unconscious and access hidden knowledge
Explanation: In occult practices, the ouija board is believed to serve as a tangible interface between the physical and spiritual realms, allowing spirits to convey messages to the living through the movement of the planchette.
Q2. What is the primary purpose of évocation in a éspritée séance?
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A. To invoke the spirits of the dead for guidance ✓
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B. To communicate with the spirits of the living for advice
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C. To raise the energy of the group through collective intention
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D. To cleanse the space of negative energies
Explanation: In some occult practices, évocation is a technique used to summon the spirits of the dead for guidance, wisdom, or insight. This is often done in a controlled environment, such as a séance, to facilitate communication with the spirit world.
Q3. During a séance, the medium often uses a technique called “table tipping”, where the spirits allegedly move a table in response to questions. What is the primary purpose of using a planchette or a circular table in this technique?
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A. To provide a tangible connection between the physical and spiritual realms ✓
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B. To facilitate the spirits' ability to communicate through written messages
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C. To create a focal point for the group's collective energy and intention
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D. To serve as a physical representation of the spirits' presence and power
Explanation: The planchette or circular table is used to create a tangible connection between the physical and spiritual realms, allowing the spirits to communicate with the medium and the group through physical movements and actions.
Q4. What is the primary purpose of the "Spirit Rapper" technique used in some séances?
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A. To quickly and forcefully manifest a spirit presence
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B. To create a protective barrier around the medium
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C. To establish a clear and direct communication channel with the spirit world ✓
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D. To induce a trance-like state in the participants
Explanation: The "Spirit Rapper" technique is a method used in some séances to establish a clear and direct communication channel with the spirit world. This is typically achieved by using a specific type of table or platform that allows the spirits to communicate through knocking or rapping sounds. The primary purpose of this technique is to facilitate open and honest communication between the living and the dead.
Q5. During a séance, what is the purpose of the "control" spirit?
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A. To connect with the spirits of the deceased
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B. To serve as a mediator between the living and the dead ✓
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C. To provide a physical medium for the spirits to manifest
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D. To protect the séance from malevolent entities
Explanation: In occult practices, the control spirit is a benevolent entity that serves as a liaison between the living and the dead. Its purpose is to facilitate communication and ensure a safe and respectful exchange of information.
Q6. In Spiritualist terminology, what is a 'sitter' at a séance?
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A. A participant attending the séance ✓
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B. The spirit being contacted
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C. The table used for table tipping
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D. The opening prayer of protection
Explanation: In Spiritualism, the people attending a séance are called sitters; the medium is the person through whom the spirits allegedly communicate.
Q7. What is the primary purpose of the “Rapport” phase in a traditional séance, as described by spiritualist mediums?
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A. To establish a connection with the spirit world through meditation and visualization ✓
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B. To create a collective unconsciousness among participants through synchronized breathing
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C. To establish a state of heightened suggestibility in participants through gentle rocking motions
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D. To induce a trance-like state in the medium to facilitate communication with spirits
Explanation: In a traditional séance, the “Rapport” phase is a crucial step where participants, including the medium, focus on creating a connection with the spirit world. This is achieved through meditation and visualization techniques, which help to quiet the mind and open the participants to the possibility of communication with spirits.
Q8. In some occult traditions, what is the purpose of the “invocation of the Watcher” during a séance?
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A. To establish a connection with the spirits of the land
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B. To call forth a specific entity from the spirit realm ✓
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C. To honor the ancestors and the collective unconscious
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D. To create a protective barrier around the séance circle
Explanation: In some occult traditions, the invocation of the Watcher is a technique used to call forth a specific entity from the spirit realm, often a spirit guide or a guardian. This is done to seek guidance, wisdom, or protection from the entity.
Q9. In Spiritualist practice, what is a planchette used for?
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A. Pointing at letters or words to spell out spirit messages ✓
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B. Holding candles during the ritual
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C. Purifying the séance room
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D. Recording spirit voices
Explanation: A planchette is a heart-shaped board on casters (or with a pencil attached) that supposedly moves under spirit influence to point at letters - the mechanism behind talking boards and Ouija boards.
Q10. In a traditional séance, what is the primary purpose of the “circle” or “wheel” formation among the participants?
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A. To create a protective barrier against malevolent spirits
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B. To facilitate the flow of energy between participants and the spirit world ✓
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C. To ensure the spirits are not confused about who to communicate with
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D. To prevent the spirits from influencing the participants' thoughts
Explanation: In a traditional séance, the circle or wheel formation is believed to help create a harmonious and balanced energy field that allows for easier communication between the living and the dead. This formation is thought to facilitate the flow of energy between participants and the spirit world, making it easier for spirits to communicate with the living and for the living to receive messages from the spirit world.
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