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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Flow can actually occur in a variety of ways. Flow can be completely _______________ or it can be structured.
(a) Unapproachable.
(b) Spontaneous.
(c) Measured.
(d) Planned.

2. Some are driven by ___________ and a sense of purpose, rather than the accumulation of wealth or public achievement.
(a) Beliefs.
(b) Culture.
(c) Honor.
(d) Success.

3. Some philosophies state that outside forces that affect us are largely outside of us, which causes our lives to be ____________ and out of our control.
(a) Energetic.
(b) Mutable.
(c) Boring.
(d) Pre-ordained.

4. The definition of happiness, according to the author, doesn't really matter in the big _________.
(a) Truth.
(b) Picture.
(c) World.
(d) Question.

5. One must also change one's ___________ to external conditions in order to change the course of one's life.
(a) Purposes.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Truth.
(d) Reactions.

6. Any action which requires attention from a person will results in the removal of the ability to fully __________ on other things.
(a) Touch.
(b) Enjoy.
(c) Post judgment.
(d) Focus.

7. ________ can teach a person how to exert the control and thereby steer the consciousness in the direction of joy and harmony.
(a) God.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Flow.
(d) Truth.

8. Once one can process the conflicting behaviors and information, then things can return to __________ for the person.
(a) Higher consciousness.
(b) Peace.
(c) Learning.
(d) Normal.

9. Others may see and perceive the information about a person's consciousness, but it will never be the same as the persons' s view of ________.
(a) Truth.
(b) Flow.
(c) Experience.
(d) Self.

10. __________ through life is fine for some, according to the author, and it can be valid for their experiences.
(a) Plodding.
(b) Running.
(c) Floating.
(d) Climbing.

11. How many factors are necessary in order to assure that a child will have an optimum experience?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

12. The author reminds the readers that __________ is a great contributor to the achievement of flow.
(a) Physical activity.
(b) Family.
(c) Friendships.
(d) School.

13. The author believes that the final analysis of the _________ order of the consciousness is incomplete and that it requires further study.
(a) Active.
(b) Energetic.
(c) Cloud.
(d) Linear.

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

15. Contrary to popular belief, consciousness is not a ___________ thing, according to the author's findings.
(a) Human.
(b) Mystical.
(c) Darker.
(d) Religious.

Short Answer Questions

1. The self is often related to the __________, although this is a small part of the whole, according to the author.

2. What does the author seem to believe is not actually something that exists in the world?

3. The author asks the reader to put aside the thought that ___________ can bring happiness to a person.

4. How many strategies does the author provide for improving the quality of life?

5. What is the first reaction of the manager who has been passed over for a promotion in the company, in the author's example?

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