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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Enjoyment and the Quality of Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author states that the ______________ is a large part of the idea of human consciousness, containing all that a person has seen.
(a) Diary.
(b) Camera.
(c) Self.
(d) Brain.

2. The question of what is ____________ is the one question that modern poets, philosophers, and psychologists can't seem to answer.
(a) Flow.
(b) Honor.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Truth.

3. _________ increases as people age, according to the book, so people become more willing to ask what their life is about.
(a) Drama.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Discontent.
(d) Anger.

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

5. The author believes that happiness is not an elusive goal, that it can be achieved through the control of ________________.
(a) Consciousness.
(b) Energy.
(c) Breath.
(d) Truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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.

2. One must ask how these expectations of one's future are formed and realize that the outcome is a _______________ experience.

3. People's perceptions are influenced by their ___________ and forces beyond their control in life.

4. __________ through life is fine for some, according to the author, and it can be valid for their experiences.

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

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