Loneliness and Happiness Quiz

According to the article, what is the first contrasting view of life presented by Hunter S. Thompson?

• We should look in the hearts and minds of others for our happiness

• We are all born alone and die alone

• We are never really alone

• We should love others to render ourselves and our neighbors worthy

What behavior does the article suggest can connect us to others in positive ways?

• Being judgmental and unfair

• Being indifferent and inconsiderate

• Being cooperative and helpful

• Being selfish and unkind

According to the article, what is the problem with Thomas Merton's urging to love others?

• Love is only obtainable by religious individuals

• Love is not important for human flourishing

• Love is easy to express and demonstrate

• Love cannot be summoned up at will

What is the implicit philosophy of individualism mentioned in the article?

• A way of living that is only useful for religious individuals

• A way of living that is widely held but deeply destructive

• A way of living that leads to happiness and fulfillment

• A way of living that promotes universal love

According to the article, which view of life is more likely to lead to a happy life?

• Hunter S. Thompson's view of aloneness as inherent in the human condition

• Thomas Merton's view of love rendering ourselves and our neighbors worthy

• Both views are equally likely to lead to a happy life

• Neither view is likely to lead to a happy life

What does the article suggest about the influence of expectations on experiencing loneliness?

• Expectations have a negative impact on experiencing happiness

• Expectations have no influence on experiencing loneliness

• Expectations can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy of loneliness

• Expectations always lead to experiencing the joys of living

What is the author's opinion of Hunter S. Thompson's approach to life?

• It is a recipe to follow for experiencing the joys of living

• It is a cautionary tale of a sad life

• It is a model to emulate for human flourishing

• It is a philosophy that promotes universal love

According to the article, what is the nature of the relationship that transcends loneliness?

• Being kind, considerate, thoughtful, and generous towards others

• Being indifferent and inconsiderate towards others

• Being selfish and unkind towards others

• Being judgmental and unfair towards others

What is the author's opinion of Thomas Merton's goal of universal love?

• It is not especially useful for those who live a secular and flawed life

• It is obtainable only by religious individuals

• It is a worthy goal for all individuals to strive for

• It is easy to achieve for everyone

What is the author's opinion of the model of sainthood mentioned in the article?

• It is a useful model for those who live a secular and flawed life

• It is a model that promotes individualism

• It is not especially useful for those who live a secular and flawed life

• It is a model that leads to happiness and fulfillment