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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Case for a Tragic Optimism" (through page 179).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the author of the book travel in a "prison car" with small peepholes?
(a) Through Germany.
(b) To Switzerland.
(c) Past his hometown.
(d) To Auschwitz.

2. What does Frankl suggest is the meaning of life?
(a) Charitable work or work that advances the common causes of humanity.
(b) Creative work is the purpose of life.
(c) It is different for each individual.
(d) Love.

3. How does Frankl write that one forces oneself to be optimistic?
(a) Frankl writes that optimism is not forced.
(b) Frankl argues that optimism comes from listening to our inner voice.
(c) Frankl argues that optimism must be created through meditation on the future.
(d) Frankl writes that forced optimism is a uniquely American idea.

4. In the most difficult moments of our existence, what does Frankl suggest is the salvation of man?
(a) To pray.
(b) To look into the future.
(c) To consider our favorite things.
(d) To recall the past.

5. Who narrates this story?
(a) A woman who claims to have grown up with Hitler.
(b) A former Nazi.
(c) A concentration camp survivor.
(d) A woman who hid Jews in her home to save them from the concentration camps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author think about during difficult moments?

2. What did Frankl think when he saw a group of convicts pass by?

3. Looking back at the experience of living in a concentration camp, what does Frankl say is the most wonderful feeling?

4. What are noo-dynamics?

5. How dogmatic does Frankl claim logotherapy is?

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