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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. People's perceptions are influenced by their ___________ and forces beyond their control in life.
(a) Books.
(b) TV.
(c) Children.
(d) Surroundings.

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

3. 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) First.
(b) Successful.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Optimal.

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 author points out that there are events in one's life which may escape a person's _________________.
(a) Consciousness.
(b) Eyesight.
(c) Bank account.
(d) Truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. There will be times in our lives when an event that is completely _____________ will bring us tremendous joy.

2. What does the author seem to believe is not actually something that exists in the world?

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

4. Once one can process the conflicting behaviors and information, then things can return to __________ for the person.

5. Some are driven by ___________ and a sense of purpose, rather than the accumulation of wealth or public achievement.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does it mean when an event escapes a person's consciousness, according to the author?

2. What is a person able to do as a result of having a consciousness, according to the author?

3. What are some crucial elements in achieving enjoyment in one's life, according to this book?

4. Why does the author believe that we are limited in experiencing complete joy?

5. What does the author say goes hand in hand with many things that are enjoyable?

6. What is the difference between pleasure and enjoyment, according to the author of the book?

7. When does psychic entropy occur, according to the author when speaking of the presence of self?

8. What is the question that the book says psychologists and philosophers are no closer to finding the answer to?

9. Since it is not necessarily the events in one's life that cause happiness, what does the author propose causes the happiness around events?

10. What does the author want people to realize about the idea of challenges?

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