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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Flow of Thought.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It is true that there will always be external forces that demand our _____________ and cause stress in our lives.
(a) Sacrifice.
(b) Tears.
(c) Money.
(d) Attention.

2. There are many stories of people in ______________ who relied on their memory to help them cope with the horrors.
(a) POW camps.
(b) Jails.
(c) Concentration camps.
(d) Boarding schools.

3. It is safe to say, according to the author, that _________ has been used to enrich virtually every facet of human existence.
(a) Flow.
(b) Literature.
(c) Therapy.
(d) Truth.

4. Many still believe that happiness is defined by ___________, though the author says this is not the case.
(a) The number of bank accounts.
(b) Death seeking.
(c) Friends.
(d) Ownership.

5. The author believes it is nearly impossible to put a ___________ on the culture's effect on its people.
(a) Price tag.
(b) Label.
(c) Summary.
(d) Value.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Any action which requires attention from a person will results in the removal of the ability to fully __________ on other things.

3. What is NOT one of the ways in which a person might find happiness, according to the author of the book?

4. In our everyday lives, we are limited to experiencing complete _________ because of our preconceived notions about life.

5. Contrary to popular belief, consciousness is not a ___________ thing, according to the author's findings.

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