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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. No matter what happens in life, many experts do believe that people are able to adjust and eventually will be able to find _________ once more.
(a) Flow.
(b) Pain.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Truth.

2. For some people, __________ is a key factor in their happiness and in achieving their state of flow.
(a) Companionship.
(b) Writing.
(c) A bomb shelter.
(d) Solitude.

3. Some may choose to work when it is not ____________, for the sheer challenge and enjoyment of it all.
(a) Allowed.
(b) Convenient.
(c) Necessary.
(d) Pleasurable.

4. One might think that if a job was structured to mirror a __________, then more people would be enthusiastic.
(a) Family.
(b) River.
(c) Pathway.
(d) Game.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While it's been said that flow can be achieved through physical activity, the ________ can also help to generate this flow.

2. __________ skills tend to reach their formation in the late adolescent years, according to the author's findings.

3. Despite all that has been found out, some people still believe it's possible to be ___________ as one is rich, handsome, or famous.

4. It is useless to memorize items that ________________, as one will not retain the knowledge.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the body is not involved in physical activity, according to the author?

2. What does striving for flow seem like for a person who is having trouble making ends meet in his life?

3. What are some of the downsides of solitude when it is not actively pursued for a person?

4. What did Sigmund Freud have to say about the recipe for happiness; what it includes in his opinion?

5. Why might turning down a promotion to a higher paying job be a better idea for some?

6. What becomes a distant memory as the economy demands more of a person's time at work?

7. What must happen in relation to work in order for a person to obtain optimal flow?

8. How does a person prevent himself from having to dwell on negative thoughts in the brain?

9. What is certainly responsible for causing grief and trouble in one's life, according to the book?

10. What is a more compelling way to occupy the mind and to expand the consciousness of the mind?

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