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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Conditions of Flow; Chapter 5, The Body in Flow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author seem to believe is not actually something that exists in the world?
(a) Religious zealotry.
(b) ESP.
(c) Consciousness.
(d) God.

2. What is the first reaction of the manager who has been passed over for a promotion in the company, in the author's example?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Joy.

3. _______ is another physical activity which relies on the rhythmic movement to produce flow.
(a) Running.
(b) Walking.
(c) Childbirth.
(d) Sex.

4. One must ask how these expectations of one's future are formed and realize that the outcome is a _______________ experience.
(a) Amazing.
(b) Subjective.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Human.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many factors are necessary in order to assure that a child will have an optimum experience?

2. Pleasure is the realization of ___________, while enjoyment is the situation when goals are exceeded, according to the author.

3. The author states that the ______________ is a large part of the idea of human consciousness, containing all that a person has seen.

4. While talking about the passed over promotion may not yield any benefits, it can create a more ____________ work environment.

5. 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.

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