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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Anatomy of Consciousness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many still believe that happiness is defined by ___________, though the author says this is not the case.
(a) The number of bank accounts.
(b) Ownership.
(c) Death seeking.
(d) Friends.

2. The author asks the reader to put aside the thought that ___________ can bring happiness to a person.
(a) Fame.
(b) Love.
(c) Family.
(d) Material objects.

3. Contrary to popular belief, consciousness is not a ___________ thing, according to the author's findings.
(a) Darker.
(b) Religious.
(c) Human.
(d) Mystical.

4. The author points out that there are events in one's life which may escape a person's _________________.
(a) Truth.
(b) Consciousness.
(c) Eyesight.
(d) Bank account.

5. What does the author seem to believe is not actually something that exists in the world?
(a) Religious zealotry.
(b) Consciousness.
(c) ESP.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many people believe they are meant to be _____________ or they are not - no wiggle room between sides.

2. It is true that there will always be external forces that demand our _____________ and cause stress in our lives.

3. For many reasons, the idea of psychic entropy is the direct opposite of optimal __________, according to the author.

4. Without consciousness, the author says, humans would only be able to _________ instinctively to all circumstances.

5. It is safe to say, according to the author, that _________ has been used to enrich virtually every facet of human existence.

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