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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The author points out that one may not realize just how little ___________ one has over the mind and its abilities.

3. If one consistently force feeds __________ into the brain, then it is difficult for the mind to address problems and worries.

4. 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?

5. To experience optimal flow, one must find a _____________ in the work and achieve all that can be achieved.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does each person have to determine for himself in relation to work and how much to work?

4. What does the author want to point out that few people realize about the mind and how to control it?

5. What does the author believe happens when the mind doesn't have any real demands for its attention?

6. What are the two basic responses to stress that people tend to fall into when they are faced with such a challenge?

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

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

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

10. Despite all that has been determined about happiness, what do some people believe are the only things needed for happiness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Freud said that people need to have love and work in order to be happy in their lives.

Part 1: Why is work an important part of being happy according to Freud?

Part 2: Why is love an important part of being happy according to Freud?

Part 3: Do you think you need love and work to be happy? Why? Why not?

Essay Topic 2

The author asserts that children can be taught from a young age to learn how to create flow in their lives.

Part 1: Do you think the children are naturally better at finding flow in their lives? Why?

Part 2: How do you think a parent could help a child find flow in their lives?

Part 3: Why do you think it's important to help children learn to find flow in their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Building the memory is another practice that is cited in the expansion of mental skill.

Part 1: Do you think your memory is strong? Support your answer with examples.

Part 2: How do you think a person could work to improve their memory?

Part 3: If a person doesn't have a good memory, can they still practice flow? Why or why not?

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