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

2. Contrary to popular opinions, health and wealth are not cures for ___________ in life.
(a) Adversity.
(b) Questions.
(c) Misery.
(d) Boredom.

3. 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) Happy.
(c) A good person.
(d) A martyr.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Since no one can avoid adversity, it is imperative that courage, perseverance, resilience, and strength are precious ____________.

2. 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.

3. Others may think a person who turns down a promotion to be __________, but this person may have simply decided that the stress and responsibility were too much.

4. Memory is an important part of every culture and is required to move ahead in any ___________ system.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What can the use of one's memory help a person do in his life?

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

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

5. What is the one most complex and rewarding relationships one will ever deal with?

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

7. What does the author say that solitude can provide to a person who seeks it out?

8. What does it mean when someone overcomes adversity without any gathering of material possessions?

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

10. What are the three basic things a person needs to cope with the obstacles in one's life, according to this section of the book?

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