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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. Some are driven by ___________ and a sense of purpose, rather than the accumulation of wealth or public achievement.
(a) Success.
(b) Culture.
(c) Honor.
(d) Beliefs.

2. The author believes that without _____________, one can not measure success and thus enjoyment will not be complete.
(a) Goals.
(b) Praise.
(c) Feedback.
(d) Friends.

3. A large portion of enjoyable acts are those which often involve __________ as well.
(a) A challenge.
(b) Others.
(c) Peace.
(d) Power.

4. What is NOT one of the ways in which a person might find happiness, according to the author of the book?
(a) Service.
(b) Work.
(c) War.
(d) Love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the end, a man may be passed over for a promotion because he is more qualified in a certain __________.

2. When there is no real sense of self within a person because of the outside distractions, that person is said to be ______________.

3. Happiness can be found when the result of certain events meet or exceed _____________ of the person in the situation.

4. While having a/an ____________________ is possible at any given moment, flow tends to occur more in a structured atmosphere.

5. The author believes that happiness is not an elusive goal, that it can be achieved through the control of ________________.

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