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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Logotherapy in a Nutshell" (through page 157).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of complex does the author write prisoners suffered from?
(a) An Inferiority complex.
(b) A Marytyr complex.
(c) A Napoleon complex.
(d) A Persecution complex.

2. How does Frankl describe the "size" of human suffering?
(a) It is impossible to gauge.
(b) It is relative.
(c) It is only perceptible to the individual.
(d) It can never be as great as it was for prisoners in Auschwitz.

3. What are noo-dynamics?
(a) The tension between a victim and a victimizer.
(b) The dynamics between existential boredom and meaning.
(c) Family dynamics in which spiritual issues play a role.
(d) A tension between who a person is and who they can become.

4. What does Frankl write about responsibility?
(a) Logotherapy is responsible for improving the world.
(b) Frankl writes that the therapist is responsible for the direction of each therapy session.
(c) It is important to note that the SS were not the only responsible parties involved in torture.
(d) Logotherapy tries to impress on each patient their responsibility.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frankl write about those with very difficult circumstances, such as being diagnosed with a terminal illness?

2. Why does the author, after leaving camp, upon seeing an image of prisoners lying on their bunks, argue that these aren't horrible images?

3. How does the existential vacuum manifest itself?

4. How does the author describe the Capos?

5. Where does the author of the book travel in a "prison car" with small peepholes?

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