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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Regardless of history or meaning, __________ is an integral part of every person's life, either directly or indirectly.
(a) Prayer.
(b) Work.
(c) Money.
(d) Language.

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

3. Some people have the preconceived notion that all work is supposed to be _____________, and that its only goal is to provide food.
(a) Easy.
(b) Meaningless.
(c) Hard.
(d) Boring.

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

5. What was the name of the Marine code breakers used in World War II as their language was never written down, so it could not be broken?
(a) Navajo Talkers.
(b) Windtalkers.
(c) Windmovers.
(d) Blank Slates.

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

7. If memory were not a part of these past cultures, then the __________ nature of many of these cultures would have been lost.
(a) Familial.
(b) Historical.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Metaphorical.

8. Since no one can avoid adversity, it is imperative that courage, perseverance, resilience, and strength are precious ____________.
(a) Truths.
(b) Gifts.
(c) Beliefs.
(d) Commodities.

9. The mind tends to wander to the most __________ thoughts that are current residing in the brain when it is not fully captured.
(a) Problematic.
(b) Useless.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Truthful.

10. Freud states quite simply that the recipe for happiness in life was ___________ and work.
(a) Sex.
(b) Love.
(c) Cigars.
(d) Learning.

11. Solitude can also be __________ when one is forced into the situation and not given a choice in the matter.
(a) Intimidating.
(b) Menacing.
(c) Exhilarating.
(d) Exhausting.

12. If one consistently force feeds __________ into the brain, then it is difficult for the mind to address problems and worries.
(a) Sadness.
(b) Information.
(c) Food.
(d) Anger.

13. The world is a hostile place when a person does not have any ________, according to the author.
(a) Money.
(b) Drive.
(c) Opportunity.
(d) Flow.

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

15. There are many stories of people in ______________ who relied on their memory to help them cope with the horrors.
(a) Boarding schools.
(b) POW camps.
(c) Concentration camps.
(d) Jails.

Short Answer Questions

1. There are some people who do not strive to reach the ______________, but are happy to stay in their positions.

2. ___________ is also an excellent way to expand the consciousness and increase mental skill, according to the author.

3. There is no rule written in stone about how much a person should work, rather, it all depends on the person's ________.

4. Not only have many people overcome __________, but they have gone on to lead successful and happy lives.

5. As one grows older, friendships tend to become something more than a combination of ___________ experiences.

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