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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. What were the exceptions to the "cultural hibernation" in camp?
(a) Writing and music.
(b) Politics and religion.
(c) Religion and writing.
(d) Art and music.

2. What does Frankl say society confuses with dignity?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Greed.
(c) Usefulness.
(d) Pride.

3. What have people who have failed at their own suicide attempts shared with Frankl?
(a) They were humiliated by their failed attempt.
(b) They were happy that the suicide failed.
(c) They were frustated because of a lack of meaning.
(d) They were unhappy to stay alive.

4. What is Frankl's opinion of love?
(a) It is essential to a happy life.
(b) It is a great way to find meaning.
(c) It is the only way to grasp another human being.
(d) True service to another human being leads to a meaningful life.

5. How did Frankl earn the favor of "The Murderous Capo"?
(a) He spoke to him of hope.
(b) He gave him psychological advice.
(c) He applauded him.
(d) He held his hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the camp doctor give his prisoners after they were liberated?

2. What did Frankl try to reconstruct, that he lost when he arrived to Auschwitz?

3. What choice does the author claim that people can control in difficult circumstances?

4. What question does Frankl claim that more and more doctors are confronted with?

5. Who does Frankl quote (more than once) as writing: "He who has a why to live for can bear with almost any how."

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