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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Enjoying Solitude and Other People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Some people may simply not like __________, which can lead to stress and anxiety when put into a position of solitude.
(a) Their jobs.
(b) Being alone.
(c) Others.
(d) Themselves.

2. Pleasure may arise from a _____________, while enjoyment comes from a windfall at a casino.
(a) Spiritual experience.
(b) Lottery ticket.
(c) Well-planned meal.
(d) Tax refund.

3. A large portion of enjoyable acts are those which often involve __________ as well.
(a) Peace.
(b) A challenge.
(c) Others.
(d) Power.

4. No two __________ are exactly alike in their dynamic, the same way no two people are exactly alike in their beliefs and actions.
(a) Children.
(b) Partners.
(c) Businesses.
(d) Families.

5. Solitude is a great thing when you want to solve a problem or master a ____________, according to the author.
(a) Book.
(b) Creation.
(c) Religion.
(d) Skill.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the man is trying to find out why he got passed over for the job, what is the first reaction the author says he could have?

2. Memory is an important part of every culture and is required to move ahead in any ___________ system.

3. Memory may also be useful in maintaining __________ in otherwise horrific conditions, according to the author.

4. If memory were not a part of these past cultures, then the __________ nature of many of these cultures would have been lost.

5. A more compelling way to occupy the mind is to ____________, according to the author.

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