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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Others may see and perceive the information about a person's consciousness, but it will never be the same as the persons' s view of ________.
(a) Self.
(b) Experience.
(c) Flow.
(d) Truth.

3. Some are driven by ___________ and a sense of purpose, rather than the accumulation of wealth or public achievement.
(a) Culture.
(b) Success.
(c) Honor.
(d) Beliefs.

4. A person can not control __________ or war, according to the author and be brings this up at several times.
(a) Work.
(b) Money.
(c) Genetics.
(d) Weather.

5. Consciousness will always allow random thoughts and events to creep in, even if one is currently ______________.
(a) Asleep.
(b) Dead.
(c) Praying.
(d) Engaged in another task.

6. The _________ experience can be created by a person and the proof is seen in times when a person feels in control of their actions.
(a) Successful.
(b) First.
(c) Optimal.
(d) Honorable.

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

8. At other times, a well-planned event may exceed one's expectations to such a degree that it can cause one to experience __________.
(a) Humility.
(b) Truth.
(c) Pain.
(d) Ecstasy.

9. There will be times in our lives when an event that is completely _____________ will bring us tremendous joy.
(a) Unplanned.
(b) Boring.
(c) Ugly.
(d) Nonsense.

10. In order to understand the idea of flow, a person needs to be aware of the __________ to personal fulfillment.
(a) Questions.
(b) Obstacles.
(c) Road.
(d) Money.

11. It is true that there will always be external forces that demand our _____________ and cause stress in our lives.
(a) Money.
(b) Attention.
(c) Sacrifice.
(d) Tears.

12. The author believes that without _____________, one can not measure success and thus enjoyment will not be complete.
(a) Praise.
(b) Friends.
(c) Goals.
(d) Feedback.

13. _______ is another physical activity which relies on the rhythmic movement to produce flow.
(a) Sex.
(b) Walking.
(c) Childbirth.
(d) Running.

14. The consciousness allows a person to invent ______________, create lies, and to envision works of art.
(a) Decisions.
(b) People.
(c) Money.
(d) Information.

15. How many strategies does the author provide for improving the quality of life?
(a) Ten.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Contrary to popular belief, consciousness is not a ___________ thing, according to the author's findings.

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

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

5. Many still believe that happiness is defined by ___________, though the author says this is not the case.

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