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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Some people may simply not like __________, which can lead to stress and anxiety when put into a position of solitude.
(a) Themselves.
(b) Being alone.
(c) Others.
(d) Their jobs.

2. The world is a hostile place when a person does not have any ________, according to the author.
(a) Money.
(b) Flow.
(c) Drive.
(d) Opportunity.

3. Some even choose to live in areas that are so remote that ___________ are a scarce commodity to enjoy.
(a) Work situations.
(b) Rumors.
(c) Animals.
(d) People.

4. No matter what happens in life, many experts do believe that people are able to adjust and eventually will be able to find _________ once more.
(a) Happiness.
(b) Flow.
(c) Truth.
(d) Pain.

5. Not only have many people overcome __________, but they have gone on to lead successful and happy lives.
(a) Flow.
(b) Adversity.
(c) Attractiveness.
(d) Fame.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some may choose to work when it is not ____________, for the sheer challenge and enjoyment of it all.

2. Changing another person is virtually ____________, so many programs teach people to change their reactions instead.

3. The Amish have a tradition of _________ people who misbehave or who break the law within their tradition.

4. What was the name of the Marine code breakers used in World War II as their language was never written down, so it could not be broken?

5. What's interesting is that so many optimal experiences occur with ____________ because the relationships tend to be the strongest.

Short Essay Questions

1. What used to be the reason for people to get married to each other, though the reasons have changed today?

2. What does each person have to determine for himself in relation to work and how much to work?

3. What are the two basic responses to stress that people tend to fall into when they are faced with such a challenge?

4. What does it mean when someone overcomes adversity without any gathering of material possessions?

5. What are some of the downsides of solitude when it is not actively pursued for a person?

6. What kind of animals does the author say that humans are by nature?

7. What happens when the body is not involved in physical activity, according to the author?

8. Why might turning down a promotion to a higher paying job be a better idea for some?

9. What did Sigmund Freud have to say about the recipe for happiness; what it includes in his opinion?

10. What must happen in relation to work in order for a person to obtain optimal flow?

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