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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, The Making of Meaning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While there are things which can not be changed, there are ways in which one can be as __________ as possible to prevent disaster.
(a) Proactive.
(b) Honest.
(c) Present.
(d) Helpful.

2. Flow goes much deeper than a quest for _______. In fact, material possessions may be seen as icing on the cake.
(a) Balance.
(b) Riches.
(c) Connection.
(d) Truth.

3. The author asks the question: "Why are some people weakened by ______, while others gain strength from it?"
(a) Flow.
(b) Work.
(c) Love.
(d) Stress.

4. What would be the result if the mind did not attempt to put the experiences it has in some sort of order?
(a) Psychotic break.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Depression.

5. There are many stories of people in ______________ who relied on their memory to help them cope with the horrors.
(a) Boarding schools.
(b) POW camps.
(c) Concentration camps.
(d) Jails.

Short Answer Questions

1. People's perceptions are influenced by their ___________ and forces beyond their control in life.

2. Consciousness is actually a __________ process even though it is able to override genetics in order to become self-directed.

3. Entire civilizations have been built around specific forms of ________, according to the author's research.

4. In many cases, an event may be noticed, but not ____________, according to the author.

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

(see the answer key)

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