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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 consciousness allows a person to invent ______________, create lies, and to envision works of art.
(a) Money.
(b) Decisions.
(c) People.
(d) Information.

2. When the man is trying to find out why he got passed over for the job, what is the first reaction the author says he could have?
(a) Accept the outcome of the promotion.
(b) Take control and argue his position.
(c) Change his attitude.
(d) Ask questions about his performance.

3. While there are things which can not be changed, there are ways in which one can be as __________ as possible to prevent disaster.
(a) Present.
(b) Honest.
(c) Proactive.
(d) Helpful.

4. Flow can actually occur in a variety of ways. Flow can be completely _______________ or it can be structured.
(a) Planned.
(b) Spontaneous.
(c) Unapproachable.
(d) Measured.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Pleasure may arise from a _____________, while enjoyment comes from a windfall at a casino.

2. The author believes it is easy to differentiate between ____________ and enjoyment, though the two are closely related.

3. You need to change your _________ conditions in order to improve the quality of your life, according to the author.

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

5. A large portion of enjoyable acts are those which often involve __________ as well.

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