2. In Chapter 3, what does Simon tell Og about the mind?
(a) it is like a computer
(b) it's the greatest creation on earth
(c) it cannot be controlled
(d) it can cause problems

3. On what is this book based?
(a) true experiences of Og Mandino
(b) nothing
(c) the plot of a science fiction movie
(d) the diary of Simon Potter

4. What did Simon believe a person should do if she/he worked at a hated job?
(a) pray for the boss
(b) become the boss
(c) quit the job
(d) work harder

5. How did Simon think the handicapped could succeed?
(a) within certain limitations
(b) as well as anyone else
(c) they couldn't succeed
(d) with some help

6. Who said: "soil, no matter how rich, could not be productive without cultivation?"
(a) Sitting Bull
(b) Andrew Jackson
(c) Seneca
(d) Socrates

7. What famous person did Simon use to illustrate what to do after making a decision?
(a) Socrates
(b) George Washington
(c) Caesar
(d) Alexander the Great

8. Simon said God often plays man. What else did he say in this vein?
(a) No man can play God
(b) God and man are the same
(c) God can play who he wants
(d) Men try to play God

9. What does Simon believe all people can do?
(a) complete a miracle
(b) good and bad
(c) learn to be good
(d) fall off the God path

10. Why does Simon call himself a ragpicker?
(a) he picks people off the junk piles of their lives
(b) he wears simple, old clothes
(c) he pulls treasures out of dumpsters
(d) he weaves material out of rags

11. Who said, "whatever we allow to enter our minds will bear fruit?"
(a) Og
(b) John Kennedy
(c) Simon
(d) Socrates

12. How did Simon relate car accidents to success?
(a) most accidents are destiny
(b) most accidents are due to carelessness
(c) most accidents are premeditated
(d) most accidents can be avoided if one doesn't give up

13. How did Og try to open his gate?
(a) on a number pad
(b) with a key
(c) with a remote opener
(d) by pushing on the open bar

14. What did Simon say caused living death?
(a) lack of beauty
(b) lack of self-esteem
(c) lack of money
(d) lack of education

15. How did Simon demonstrate a miracle to Og?
(a) dropping a paperweight
(b) healing his cut finger
(c) levitating
(d) reading Og's mind