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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. The author reminds the readers that __________ is a great contributor to the achievement of flow.
(a) School.
(b) Friendships.
(c) Family.
(d) Physical activity.

2. When there is no real sense of self within a person because of the outside distractions, that person is said to be ______________.
(a) Dead.
(b) Programmed.
(c) A sheep.
(d) A zombie.

3. Happiness can be found when the result of certain events meet or exceed _____________ of the person in the situation.
(a) Expectations.
(b) Rules.
(c) Understandings.
(d) Paychecks.

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

5. In the author's research, ___________ was perceived the same way by all involved, regardless of age, ethnicity or social/economic rank.
(a) Disease.
(b) Energy.
(c) Flow.
(d) Hunger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once one can process the conflicting behaviors and information, then things can return to __________ for the person.

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

3. Many believe that the excitement of the challenge comes from _____________ of a particular situation.

4. In order to understand the idea of flow, a person needs to be aware of the __________ to personal fulfillment.

5. The author believes it is nearly impossible to put a ___________ on the culture's effect on its people.

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