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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A more compelling way to occupy the mind is to ____________, according to the author.
(a) Read.
(b) Watch movies.
(c) Go back to school.
(d) Daydream.

2. Memory may also be useful in maintaining __________ in otherwise horrific conditions, according to the author.
(a) Trust.
(b) Sanity.
(c) Health.
(d) Honor.

3. If the body is not involved in physical activity, then the __________ will reveal itself, according to the author.
(a) Heart.
(b) Mind.
(c) Soul.
(d) Fear.

4. One of the most rewarding and complex relationships one will ever deal with is that of _____________.
(a) Marriage.
(b) Family.
(c) Friendships.
(d) Children.

5. ________ is certainly one thing that is responsible for causing grief in a person's life, according to the author.
(a) Truth.
(b) Stress.
(c) Work.
(d) Love.

6. The first group of people who are faced with stress tend to ____________ when faced with it.
(a) Rise up.
(b) Run away.
(c) Crumble.
(d) Ignore it.

7. Changing another person is virtually ____________, so many programs teach people to change their reactions instead.
(a) Successful.
(b) Painless.
(c) Impossible.
(d) Simple.

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

9. The way people relate to other members of their family is telling of their ___________ condition.
(a) Flow.
(b) Mental.
(c) Work.
(d) Spiritual.

10. What is NOT one of the things a person may need in order to cope with stress?
(a) External support.
(b) Medication.
(c) Coping strategies.
(d) Psychological abilities.

11. Despite all that has been found out, some people still believe it's possible to be ___________ as one is rich, handsome, or famous.
(a) Sad.
(b) A martyr.
(c) Happy.
(d) A good person.

12. Flow goes much deeper than a quest for _______. In fact, material possessions may be seen as icing on the cake.
(a) Riches.
(b) Connection.
(c) Truth.
(d) Balance.

13. Some of the most enjoyable experiences a person can have are those that are born in the __________.
(a) Church.
(b) Hand.
(c) Brain.
(d) Arm.

14. ___________ is also an excellent way to expand the consciousness and increase mental skill, according to the author.
(a) Poetry.
(b) Memory.
(c) Song.
(d) Dance.

15. Solitude is a great thing when you want to solve a problem or master a ____________, according to the author.
(a) Book.
(b) Religion.
(c) Creation.
(d) Skill.

Short Answer Questions

1. The act of doing a job that one loves while incorporating ____________ would almost guarantee a sense of flow.

2. Some people may simply not like __________, which can lead to stress and anxiety when put into a position of solitude.

3. Optimal flow does not present _________ conditions on where it may reside, according to the author.

4. Regardless of history or meaning, __________ is an integral part of every person's life, either directly or indirectly.

5. __________ is a very large part of some cultures and is typically not a group activity that one shares.

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