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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. The question of what is ____________ is the one question that modern poets, philosophers, and psychologists can't seem to answer.
(a) Flow.
(b) Honor.
(c) Truth.
(d) Happiness.

2. There are some people who find little to no distinction between work and ___________ time, which is becoming less and less today.
(a) Filing.
(b) Leisure.
(c) Management.
(d) Preparation.

3. 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 _____________.
(a) God.
(b) Success.
(c) Each other.
(d) Nature and the universe.

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) Confusion.
(c) Anger.
(d) Sadness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite all that has been found out, some people still believe it's possible to be ___________ as one is rich, handsome, or famous.

2. Some even choose to live in areas that are so remote that ___________ are a scarce commodity to enjoy.

3. At other times, a well-planned event may exceed one's expectations to such a degree that it can cause one to experience __________.

4. Society today has more __________ than it ever had for goals before, according to the author.

5. It is useless to memorize items that ________________, as one will not retain the knowledge.

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