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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. ____________ has been a focus of human philosophy since the time of Aristotle.
(a) Happiness.
(b) Fear.
(c) Anger.
(d) Sadness.

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

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

4. Many believe that the excitement of the challenge comes from _____________ of a particular situation.
(a) The goals.
(b) Being in control.
(c) The challenge.
(d) The audience.

5. In our everyday lives, we are limited to experiencing complete _________ because of our preconceived notions about life.
(a) Sadness.
(b) Power.
(c) Joy.
(d) Success.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT one of the areas that the author cites has having altered the course of during the book?

2. Many still believe that happiness is defined by ___________, though the author says this is not the case.

3. Consciousness will always allow random thoughts and events to creep in, even if one is currently ______________.

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

5. While one can not be in control of the mountain, one can _____________ the mountain and feel great joy doing so.

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