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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Work as Flow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Without consciousness, the author says, humans would only be able to _________ instinctively to all circumstances.
(a) Listen.
(b) Watch.
(c) Laugh.
(d) React.

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

3. There are some people who do not strive to reach the ______________, but are happy to stay in their positions.
(a) Top rung of the ladder.
(b) End of a path.
(c) Retirement age.
(d) End of the rainbow.

4. 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) Joy.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Confusion.

5. Happiness can also be a/an __________ side effect of living a life dedicated to one's purpose.
(a) Truthful.
(b) Unintended.
(c) Imaginary.
(d) Lovely.

Short Answer Questions

1. A more compelling way to occupy the mind is to ____________, according to the author.

2. The author points out that one may not realize just how little ___________ one has over the mind and its abilities.

3. Some are driven by ___________ and a sense of purpose, rather than the accumulation of wealth or public achievement.

4. If memory were not a part of these past cultures, then the __________ nature of many of these cultures would have been lost.

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

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