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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The self is often related to the __________, although this is a small part of the whole, according to the author.
(a) Body.
(b) Soul.
(c) Bible.
(d) Book.

2. Pleasure is the realization of ___________, while enjoyment is the situation when goals are exceeded, according to the author.
(a) Truth.
(b) Goals met.
(c) Ecstasy.
(d) Honor.

3. 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) Orgasm.
(d) Optimal moment.

4. The nature of our nervous system requires the mind to take each event as it is happening and put it into __________.
(a) Order.
(b) A box.
(c) A book.
(d) A memory.

5. What is NOT one of the areas that the author cites has having altered the course of during the book?
(a) Government policy.
(b) Juvenile rehabilitation.
(c) Occupational therapy.
(d) Geriatric care.

6. The __________ system does not allow the ability to expand the consciousness to such a high degree.
(a) School.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Goverment.
(d) Therapy.

7. A man who ________ may put himself into hot water and alienate a boss, causing him to have a lesser chance of getting a promotion.
(a) Smiles.
(b) Cries.
(c) Rages.
(d) Laughs.

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

9. The author reminds the readers that __________ is a great contributor to the achievement of flow.
(a) Physical activity.
(b) Family.
(c) Friendships.
(d) School.

10. ________ can teach a person how to exert the control and thereby steer the consciousness in the direction of joy and harmony.
(a) God.
(b) Flow.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Truth.

11. To have happiness, to find _________, one must realize that changing one's reactions is simpler and more effective.
(a) Flow.
(b) Truth.
(c) Money.
(d) Success.

12. Setting goals and receiving __________ feedback are crucial elements to achieving enjoyment, according to the author.
(a) Truthful.
(b) Negative.
(c) No.
(d) Positive.

13. Happiness can be found when the result of certain events meet or exceed _____________ of the person in the situation.
(a) Understandings.
(b) Expectations.
(c) Paychecks.
(d) Rules.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to understand the idea of flow, a person needs to be aware of the __________ to personal fulfillment.

2. It is true that there will always be external forces that demand our _____________ and cause stress in our lives.

3. What would be the result if the mind did not attempt to put the experiences it has in some sort of order?

4. One must also change one's ___________ to external conditions in order to change the course of one's life.

5. It is important to realize that many challenges are actually comprise of the practice of exercising ___________.

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