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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. A person who wants ______________ will need to work more than a nomad who has no responsibilities or material needs.

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

3. The transformation is complete when a person's sense of ___________ is not destroyed by external forces.

4. Contrary to popular opinions, health and wealth are not cures for ___________ in life.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It seems that people can cope with stress in one of two ways - crumbling or finding their focus.

Part 1: Why do some people crumble when they are faced with a lot of stress?

Part 2: Why do some people become more focused when they are under pressure?

Part 3: How do you react when you are faced with a lot of stress?

Essay Topic 2

The author states that it is necessary that a person works in order to survive in the world.

Part 1: Why is it necessary for people to work in order to survive in the world?

Part 2: What happens to the person who doesn't choose to work or who can not work? How are they perceived?

Part 3: Do you feel that work is necessary to be a productive part of society? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

The idea that many people believe they are supposed to be happy or not is one that seems to create a difficult position for the book and the author.

Part 1: Do you believe that everyone in the world is meant to be happy?

Part 2: Why do you think some people believe they are not supposed to be happy?

Part 3: How do you feel about the discussion of happiness? Does this seem to be an important question in your life?

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