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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Anatomy of Consciousness.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The author asks the reader to put aside the thought that ___________ can bring happiness to a person.
(a) Material objects.
(b) Love.
(c) Fame.
(d) Family.

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

5. What would be the result if the mind did not attempt to put the experiences it has in some sort of order?
(a) Depression.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Psychotic break.
(d) Confusion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Without consciousness, the author says, humans would only be able to _________ instinctively to all circumstances.

2. Consciousness is actually a __________ process even though it is able to override genetics in order to become self-directed.

3. _________ increases as people age, according to the book, so people become more willing to ask what their life is about.

4. Many people believe they are meant to be _____________ or they are not - no wiggle room between sides.

5. The consciousness allows a person to invent ______________, create lies, and to envision works of art.

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