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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Some philosophies state that outside forces that affect us are largely outside of us, which causes our lives to be ____________ and out of our control.
(a) Boring.
(b) Energetic.
(c) Pre-ordained.
(d) Mutable.

2. The author believes it is nearly impossible to put a ___________ on the culture's effect on its people.
(a) Label.
(b) Price tag.
(c) Summary.
(d) Value.

3. ____________ has been a focus of human philosophy since the time of Aristotle.
(a) Fear.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Sadness.

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

5. Many believe that the excitement of the challenge comes from _____________ of a particular situation.
(a) The audience.
(b) Being in control.
(c) The goals.
(d) The challenge.

6. What is NOT one of the ways in which a person might find happiness, according to the author of the book?
(a) Service.
(b) Work.
(c) Love.
(d) War.

7. Through experience, the self will be able to build and to recognize a hierarchy of _________ for life.
(a) Loves.
(b) Relationships.
(c) Promises.
(d) Goals.

8. In the end, a man may be passed over for a promotion because he is more qualified in a certain __________.
(a) Craft.
(b) Ethnicity.
(c) Communication style.
(d) Skill set.

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

10. Pleasure may arise from a _____________, while enjoyment comes from a windfall at a casino.
(a) Well-planned meal.
(b) Lottery ticket.
(c) Spiritual experience.
(d) Tax refund.

11. One can almost experience flow before a ____________ event because of the love of the art.
(a) Tragic.
(b) Memorable.
(c) Family.
(d) Sporting.

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

13. Many still believe that happiness is defined by ___________, though the author says this is not the case.
(a) The number of bank accounts.
(b) Friends.
(c) Ownership.
(d) Death seeking.

14. A large portion of enjoyable acts are those which often involve __________ as well.
(a) A challenge.
(b) Others.
(c) Peace.
(d) Power.

15. An event that conflicts with the self can wreak havoc until the ________ accepts or rejects appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
(a) Worker.
(b) Boss.
(c) Inner child.
(d) Self.

Short Answer Questions

1. What should parents provide to their children in an age appropriate way in order to increasing the learning of a child?

2. Happiness can be found when the result of certain events meet or exceed _____________ of the person in the situation.

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. What is the name that the author has coined for people who are internally driven to find flow in their lives?

5. For many reasons, the idea of psychic entropy is the direct opposite of optimal __________, according to the author.

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