Man's Search for Meaning Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why were camp inmates frightened of decisions? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 72))

They were scared of bringing attention to themselves.

They believed that fate was one's master.

They worried about the consequences of excercising their own judgement.

They were frightened of everything.

2.

What have people who have failed at their own suicide attempts shared with Frankl? (from "The Case for a Tragic Optimism" (through page 179))

They were humiliated by their failed attempt.

They were happy that the suicide failed.

They were frustated because of a lack of meaning.

They were unhappy to stay alive.

3.

What does Frankl say society confuses with dignity? (from "The Case for a Tragic Optimism" (through page 179))

Wealth.

Usefulness.

Greed.

Pride.

4.

Why does the author decide not to try to escape the concentration camp? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 72))

He decides that his recent good mood would make the escape too obvious, and asks his friend to escape on his own.

He fears that the route out of the camp is too visible.

He believes that there is too much space outside the concentration camp, and they will not make it to the next populated town.

He decides that he would rather stay with his patients.

5.

What happened when prisoners, who were pressured for years, suddenly released that pressure? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 115))

They went mad.

Many enjoyed incredible amounts of exercise and great amounts of energy.

They ate large amounts and spoke at length.

They found they enjoyed their own company much more than the company of those who had never experienced life in a concentration camp.

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Man's Search for Meaning Quiz

Man's Search for Meaning Quiz

Why were camp inmates frightened of decisions? (from &quot;Experiences in a Concentration Camp&quot; (through page 72))

What have people who have failed at their own suicide attempts shared with Frankl? (from &quot;The Case for a Tragic Optimism&quot; (through page 179))

What does Frankl say society confuses with dignity? (from &quot;The Case for a Tragic Optimism&quot; (through page 179))

Why does the author decide not to try to escape the concentration camp? (from &quot;Experiences in a Concentration Camp&quot; (through page 72))

What happened when prisoners, who were pressured for years, suddenly released that pressure? (from &quot;Experiences in a Concentration Camp&quot; (through page 115))

Why were camp inmates frightened of decisions? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 72))

What have people who have failed at their own suicide attempts shared with Frankl? (from "The Case for a Tragic Optimism" (through page 179))

What does Frankl say society confuses with dignity? (from "The Case for a Tragic Optimism" (through page 179))

Why does the author decide not to try to escape the concentration camp? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 72))

What happened when prisoners, who were pressured for years, suddenly released that pressure? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 115))