UNIT ASSESSMENT
QUESTION 1
Kushner writes, “If logic tells us that life is a meaningless accident, says Ecclesiastes at the end of his journey, don’t give up on:
1. Logic. Give up on life.”
God. Give up on the devil.”
Love. Give up on hate.”
Life. Give up on logic.”
QUESTION 2
When it comes to our capacity to endure pain, we humans:
1. have a very small capacity.
deal best with small doses of pain at a time.
can deal with a great deal of pain as long as its duration is short.
can endure much more than we think we can.
QUESTION 3
When we have truly learned to live,:
1. we will not need religion anymore.
we will always be happy.
we will not need to look for rewards in some other life.*
we will know no more pain.
QUESTION 4
The good life – the truly human life is based:
1. on the accumulation of love and wealth.
on the opportunities to share leisure with loved ones.
not on wealth but on happiness.
not on a few great moments but on many, many little ones.
QUESTION 5
What does Kushner argue that God has done to suggest raising our life above mere existence?
1. Created us in God’s own image
Commanded us
Made us from the dust of the earth
Made us mortal
QUESTION 6
Which of the following is NOT one of three things that Kushner argues we must have and do in order to feel we have lived life and not wasted it?
1. Belong to people
Look out for number one
Accept pain as a part of your life
Know that you have made a difference
QUESTION 7
Kushner argues that we all teach, officially or unofficially. Why does he say we do this?
1. Because we need to share
Because we like the power it gives us over others
Because it makes us feel superior to another
Because we get tired of being students
QUESTION 8
Kushner quotes Corita Kent who wrote on a poster, “Life is a series of moments.:
1. To find the most important one is to succeed.”
To miss the most important one is to fail miserably.”
To live each one is to succeed.”
To have one that stands out above all the rest is to succeed.”
QUESTION 9
When, according to Kushner, when can you say you are truly alive?
1. When you find meaning in each day of life
When you are no longer afraid to die
When you have had your great moment in life
When you are happy
QUESTION 10
Kushner writes that humans have a NEED:
1. to sin.
to feel superior to others.
to die.
to be good.
QUESTION 11
Kushner writes about becoming less to become more and that becoming less means giving up “the dream.” What dream have you had about your life that you have had or may have to give up?
QUESTION 12
In what ways do you belong to people?
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