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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. A large portion of enjoyable acts are those which often involve __________ as well.
(a) Others.
(b) Power.
(c) A challenge.
(d) Peace.

2. Some philosophies state that outside forces that affect us are largely outside of us, which causes our lives to be ____________ and out of our control.
(a) Mutable.
(b) Pre-ordained.
(c) Energetic.
(d) Boring.

3. While there are things which can not be changed, there are ways in which one can be as __________ as possible to prevent disaster.
(a) Helpful.
(b) Proactive.
(c) Present.
(d) Honest.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. _______ is another physical activity which relies on the rhythmic movement to produce flow.

2. The self is often related to the __________, although this is a small part of the whole, according to the author.

3. While having a/an ____________________ is possible at any given moment, flow tends to occur more in a structured atmosphere.

4. Happiness can be found when the result of certain events meet or exceed _____________ of the person in the situation.

5. 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 ________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What can the self give insight into, according to Csikszentmihalyi in this section of the book?

2. What might happen if a person were to burst into an office demanding answers as to why they got passed over for a promotion?

3. How does the author say that happiness can be achieved, as he does not believe it is an unattainable goal?

4. What does Csikszentmihalyi mean when he talks about the idea of an autotelic person?

5. What is the relationship between culture and the way a person can experience flow in his life?

6. What can the idea of flow teach a person to do in relation to his life and happiness?

7. What does the author think would happen if a person did not have a consciousness?

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

9. What are two of the factors that can affect happiness which are completely out of the control of the person?

10. What are some of the ways in which people find happiness, according to the author in the book?

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