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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, The Making of Meaning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Entire civilizations have been built around specific forms of ________, according to the author's research.
(a) Stones.
(b) Money.
(c) Work.
(d) Children.

2. In many cases, an event may be noticed, but not ____________, according to the author.
(a) Recognized.
(b) Believed.
(c) Understood.
(d) Known.

3. Not only have many people overcome __________, but they have gone on to lead successful and happy lives.
(a) Adversity.
(b) Fame.
(c) Attractiveness.
(d) Flow.

4. A person can realize that forcing their ___________ upon external situations is often fruitless for them.
(a) Money.
(b) Will.
(c) Family.
(d) Ideas.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the first reaction of the manager who has been passed over for a promotion in the company, in the author's example?

3. What was the name of the Marine code breakers used in World War II as their language was never written down, so it could not be broken?

4. The second group of people who are faced with stress tend to ______________ when faced with it.

5. What is NOT one of the things a person may need in order to cope with stress?

(see the answer key)

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