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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. People's perceptions are influenced by their ___________ and forces beyond their control in life.
(a) Surroundings.
(b) Books.
(c) TV.
(d) Children.

2. As one grows older, friendships tend to become something more than a combination of ___________ experiences.
(a) Childhood.
(b) Workplace.
(c) Family.
(d) Cultural.

3. What would be the result if the mind did not attempt to put the experiences it has in some sort of order?
(a) Depression.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Psychotic break.

4. Contrary to popular opinions, health and wealth are not cures for ___________ in life.
(a) Adversity.
(b) Misery.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Questions.

5. A person who wants ______________ will need to work more than a nomad who has no responsibilities or material needs.
(a) To be a celebrity.
(b) Success.
(c) Material things.
(d) To be invisible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some people have learned to control the ___________ in such a way that lining the optimal experience become a reality.

2. Being able to expand the consciousness infinitely would render humans __________, according to the author.

3. Consciousness will always allow random thoughts and events to creep in, even if one is currently ______________.

4. The oracle at Delphi portrayed infinite wisdom when it advised one to "____________."

5. Setting a goal is one thing, forging the ________ to see it through is another thing entirely.

(see the answer key)

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