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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Case for a Tragic Optimism" (through page 179).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Frankl was scheduled to be transported to another camp, what did the chief doctor do?
(a) Arranged for Frankl to stay.
(b) Created a new position for Frankl in the next camp.
(c) Forged a letter of introduction.
(d) Fired Frankl from his job.

2. What did the camp doctor give his prisoners after they were liberated?
(a) Magazines.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Whiskey.

3. What is Frankl's opinion of love?
(a) It is the only way to grasp another human being.
(b) It is a great way to find meaning.
(c) It is essential to a happy life.
(d) True service to another human being leads to a meaningful life.

4. Where does the author of the book travel in a "prison car" with small peepholes?
(a) Past his hometown.
(b) To Auschwitz.
(c) Through Germany.
(d) To Switzerland.

5. What does Frankl argue is the meaning of life?
(a) It varies.
(b) Humility.
(c) Service.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the most difficult moments of our existence, what does Frankl suggest is the salvation of man?

2. What does Frankl write that people must become aware of to find meaning?

3. How does Frankl write that love is interpreted in psychotherapy?

4. Where does the author claim that most of the extermination took place?

5. What does Frankl suggest is the meaning of life?

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