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 believed that fate was one's master.

They worried about the consequences of excercising their own judgement.

They were frightened of everything.

They were scared of bringing attention to themselves.

2.

Frankl cites studies in which aggression is built up between groups of Boy Scouts. How were researchers successful in causing the aggression to subside? (from "The Case for a Tragic Optimism" (through page 179))

Joining the groups in a common cause.

Offering a common treat to all the boys.

Having a meeting in which the boys themselves write new rules.

Yelling.

3.

What does Frankl call mysterium iniquitatis? (from "The Case for a Tragic Optimism" (through page 179))

The idea that a crime remains inexplicable because it cannot be fully traced back to its causes.

The concept of free will.

The idea that we are born with equal opportunity, but our actions define us.

The idea that the reason for suffering in life is a mystery.

4.

When does the third phase of the prisoners' psychology begin? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 115))

After depression.

At liberation.

After all hope is lost.

Once they are no longer afraid.

5.

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 he would rather stay with his patients.

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.

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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))

Frankl cites studies in which aggression is built up between groups of Boy Scouts. How were researchers successful in causing the aggression to subside? (from &quot;The Case for a Tragic Optimism&quot; (through page 179))

What does Frankl call mysterium iniquitatis? (from &quot;The Case for a Tragic Optimism&quot; (through page 179))

When does the third phase of the prisoners' psychology begin? (from &quot;Experiences in a Concentration Camp&quot; (through page 115))

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

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

Frankl cites studies in which aggression is built up between groups of Boy Scouts. How were researchers successful in causing the aggression to subside? (from "The Case for a Tragic Optimism" (through page 179))

What does Frankl call mysterium iniquitatis? (from "The Case for a Tragic Optimism" (through page 179))

When does the third phase of the prisoners' psychology begin? (from "Experiences in a Concentration Camp" (through page 115))

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