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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In the author's research, ___________ was perceived the same way by all involved, regardless of age, ethnicity or social/economic rank.
(a) Disease.
(b) Flow.
(c) Energy.
(d) Hunger.

4. While talking about the passed over promotion may not yield any benefits, it can create a more ____________ work environment.
(a) Harmonious.
(b) Helpful.
(c) Manageable.
(d) Truthful.

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

6. The author believes that happiness is not an elusive goal, that it can be achieved through the control of ________________.
(a) Consciousness.
(b) Breath.
(c) Truth.
(d) Energy.

7. It is important to realize that many challenges are actually comprise of the practice of exercising ___________.
(a) Honor.
(b) Control.
(c) Patience.
(d) Flow.

8. Any action which requires attention from a person will results in the removal of the ability to fully __________ on other things.
(a) Enjoy.
(b) Focus.
(c) Post judgment.
(d) Touch.

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

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

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

12. When there is no real sense of self within a person because of the outside distractions, that person is said to be ______________.
(a) Programmed.
(b) Dead.
(c) A zombie.
(d) A sheep.

13. One must also change one's ___________ to external conditions in order to change the course of one's life.
(a) Purposes.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Reactions.
(d) Truth.

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

15. In our everyday lives, we are limited to experiencing complete _________ because of our preconceived notions about life.
(a) Power.
(b) Joy.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Success.

Short Answer Questions

1. A large portion of enjoyable acts are those which often involve __________ as well.

2. Merging action with __________ also can increase flow, as in the case of physical activity, according to the author.

3. Many people believe they are meant to be _____________ or they are not - no wiggle room between sides.

4. Another condition of flow is how the __________ affects a person's goals and desires for their lives.

5. One large obstacle to joy and the feeling of fulfillment is the act of feeling ______________ during one's life.

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