WorksheetsLoneliness and Happiness Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
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
