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

2. It is useless to memorize items that ________________, as one will not retain the knowledge.
(a) Never be used.
(b) Are for children.
(c) Are too simple to remember.
(d) Are silly.

3. Those with autoletic personalities tend to find _________ in nearly any situation through mental stimulation and attitude.
(a) Criticism.
(b) Truth.
(c) Joy.
(d) Money.

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

5. While having a/an ____________________ is possible at any given moment, flow tends to occur more in a structured atmosphere.
(a) Open session.
(b) Success story.
(c) Optimal moment.
(d) Orgasm.

Short Answer Questions

1. While it is important to understand that humans are different from other life forms, it is crucial to understand that humans are not separate from _____________.

2. The author asks the reader to put aside the thought that ___________ can bring happiness to a person.

3. The author believes that happiness is not an elusive goal, that it can be achieved through the control of ________________.

4. Some of the most enjoyable experiences a person can have are those that are born in the __________.

5. The world is a hostile place when a person does not have any ________, according to the author.

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